Anthem
FollowAnthem is a Hylas 46 with Jack and Jan on board , heading May 2015 to New Caledonia
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Given wind (22-26) and sea (3m) it was a pretty comfortable night. Now inside reef heading toward Blackwood Bay, Mt. Adolphus Is. Dead downwind with main only. Expect arrival this evening.
Energetic night.
Comfortable night, less roll.
Consistent conditions since front passed yesterday morning with wine slowly backing.
Wind backing. Rain. Expect to tack shortly.
Since sea eased and wind increased yesterday morning have had good sailing. Going north of rhumb until wind shifts to south to keep most wind ref. GRIB and for better angle later.
Swell higher than forecast yesterday, up to 3 meters.
Koumac. Will wait until Friday morning to depart for Torres Strait.
Anchored at Koumac. Little wind until about 0300 then 20 to 25 across the point last 3 hours.
Motored all the way to Koumac inside. Dreary day.
2100 UTC. Calm night behind Ile Grimault. Currently en route Baie Chasseloup, Koumac tomorrow.
Just want to make sure I've finally gotten sorted on proper format. We're awaiting a warranty part shipment from US. Claimed to be here Friday. Not holding breath.
Final preparations before heading toward Indonesia
<p>32nm from Koure pass and conditions not like just further south so an OK entrance</p>