[password] 5Fku_7$H
[position] 28°51S 178°38E
[weather] Wind E Force 4, Swell 2 M from E, 20% cover, Bar 1018.1
[speed] 4 knots
[heading] 049°T
[status] Close reaching in bouncy seas. Double reefed main and staysail only overnight due to gusts and squalls. Rough day yesterday close-hauled. Wind is now veering to SE. Should be more comfortable and faster sailing later today.
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The cabin of a small yacht is truly a wonderful thing; not only will it shelter you from a tempest, but from the other troubles in life, it is a safe retreat.