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Date: 18 Jun 2009 15:07:26
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Following a rare day of high drama involving a refuel courtesy of an Australian warship the crew onboard Desiderata have slipped back into a more sedate working routine. The last few days have been blessed with near perfect conditions in which to continue our progress west. Duties onboard have consisted of baking fresh loaves of bread of vegiterian pizzas in what has proven to be a succesful attempt to fatten up our fourth crew member, Simon Prior.
Our eyes are now firmly fixed on the next few days' weather (see picture) which should see some interesting sailing conditions as we head further into the winter in the southern hemisphere. Sanity is surely a matter of perpsective, from an outsider one may seem to be"insane" but from the point of view of the mentallist it could be described as a mere abberation, what constitutes insanity i hear you ask, or do I? We are forecast stronger winds for the next few days with the barometer due to drop steadily and increases in wind strength and wave height to 20-25 kts and 12 -14 feet respectively. Conditions further south will be more severe and as one of the competitors are on course to be caught out, we are staying close by should we be needed. As it is now winter at these latitudes the lows are expected to be deeper and more frequent as well as regularly tracking further north up to 22 - 25 degrees south. Goatee beards are the new fashion aboard and all have been busy cultivating their own Goatee creation, prize giving for the finest facial forest will take place in Mauritius. Entries will be judged on length, texture, colour, style and suitability. Full pictures will be posted on the blog and you can vote by e-mailing the duty officer at woodvale challenge.com. with your choice.

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