Day 2

Kahia
Paul and Catherine Davis
Mon 17 Nov 2014 01:11
26:24.81S 167:53.96E
 
48 hours log: covered 255nm since Dumbea Pass (Noumea) / 626nm to our Waypoint, Cape Brett NZ.
We motored until 4 am and then pooled out our headsail to use the light winds from astern.
Since then, we are sailing gently downwind at a speed of 5.5 to 6 knots, still enjoying the tropical heat and sun. Hard to imagine NZ having gale force winds at up to 40 knots today. Glad we are not there yet. Will be prepared for the inevitable wind shift, which should reach us tomorrow night or Wednesday.