Day 1, good start

Kahia
Paul and Catherine Davis
Mon 18 May 2015 03:57
35:45S 177:34E
 
Lively start leaving NZ coastline and weaving through the outer islands in a bumpy sea but by nightfall the wind  dropped to a light Southerly of around 10 knots, which made for a comfortable first night at sea.
Our 24 hour log is 118 miles and we are now sailing downwind, goose-winged  in 15-20 knots with a boat speed of 6 to 7 knots.
It was worth waiting for this weather window and we are glad we are having such a good start.
 
Message to Bill and Cathy in Canada: We received your text, thank you, so good to hear from you, it's our turn now to entertain you with off-shore news.