seas have white caps and winds have increased since yesterday. Skies clearer with high fast-moving clouds.

seas and weather flat and grey. Sun and moon hidden behind heavy cloud cover. Winds light but steady. No rain despite forecast for it. Passed two trawlers that were dragging 45 MILE fishing lines

in a washing machine of confused seas coming from 3 directions, giving a bumpy ride

a bit bumpy 35 nm west of Niue, heading to Ha'apai Tonga, but we are enjoying the 16 knots of breeze, compared to the 9 forecast by GFS.

In mooring field off Alofi Niue, readying to depart for Tonga