Been motoring directly into a South wind all night. Hoping for a change as forecast to SW today and we can sail again

via relay on a bad propagation day

230 miles from Bay of islands. Head winds and head current of 1.5 knots slowing us. Both well

thanks to Southern Cross and Astarte for relay

Easy sailing if not the optimum heading but things will change. remarkably warm for how far south we are

great progress. Will get the front at dinner time and winds overnight will go nw to SW. No more than 20 in the front and 15 after going light as they near their destination.

Had good night. Wind went SE so changed course to 150 M. Getting good speed, then around 5.45 the wind dropped out. Now motor sailing hoping for the wimd to return soon. Getting cooler. Jersy and jeans on watch, blanket in bed

Wind has dropped to 15 and the sea is a lot easier. Three sail up now. As the sun comes up it looks as there may be a few showers today. It is noticeably cooler

Wind has dropped to 15 and the sea is a lot easier. Three sail up now. As the sun comes up it looks as there may be a few showers today. It is noticeably cooler

Had good night. sea settled down a bit so we could make good speed. Sailing well now, warm and sunny, sea a bit lumpy.

at WP 21 30S/174 they will turn onto 190m and stay there to 26S. great progress so far and seas now more organised. Gulf Harbour Radio will not be on for 2 days

On their way to NZ and have had a rough night. The seas will get easier!

Gave up on beqa as we approached wind 30 knots and heavy rain. Not willing to enter unknown reef area in those conditions so carried on towards lautoka.Dropped anchor at momi bay midnight. Wind en route 15 to 20. Then 20 to 30 then 30 to 35, peaked at 40. All from the east. Showers at times. Sailed well. Pleased to get in through the reef.

rain overnight. Heading for Beqa todayas first step to Vuda

behind Ono Is. had a good dive on the outer reef yesterday.

it will improve later today

Kadavu