[password] 5Fku_7$H
[position]28 17s, 173 13e
[weather]Wind W F5, Sea W 1.5m & 24.5c, Sky 40% broken cumulus,
[speed]6 kts
[heading]185T
[status]Sailing south on starboard beam reach. Wind direction stable, but variable speed, plus squalls. Yankee jib and double reefed main since yesterday afternoon. 434 nm to Opua. Cabin 23c & 78% RH. All is well aboard.
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The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.