Wild weather on Day 4, 74 nm to New Caledonia
Kahia
Paul and Catherine Davis
Wed 16 Oct 2013 06:09
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21:51S 168:15E
Last night we switched the engine off and Kahia was
gently gliding through a flat sea at 3 to 4 knots and the night was
peaceful.
During the day the waves started to build up announcing
the wind to come and now we are sailing in 30 knots of wind in very rough
seas from ESE.
We had to reduce the sails to 3 reefs in the main and
the small stay sail to slow down our boat speed as we have only 74 nm
to Havana pass and don't want to arrive too early as we need day light and the
current with us. The night is going to be a challenge, being tossed around by
the wild weather.
Glad to say that Kahia feels very strong and
safe.
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