N/N 26th April
Luceyblue
Ina&Buc&Simon&Amanda
Mon 27 Apr 2009 08:44
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9:10.0S 130:51.0W
Nearly down to the latitude of Hiva Oa, we are
heading south of the direct course because the wind is now from the east, and
that means that I need to run just where the boat does not really like it,
so if we head south a little, I can put up the spinaker, and run
goose wing with the mainsail.
Simon and Amanda have calculated that we need
to make 5.2 kts to arrive at dawn so we can see the island, rather than me try
to get in in the dark.
Ina says she is now counting the minutes, we broke
the last of the fresh eggs yesterday as the boat jumped about a bit, most of the
rest of the fresh food has gone as well, kids are happy though, they spent most
of today making birthday cards and presents for Ina.
Well Simon and I spent a lotof the day changing
sails to try and find the best combination. One or two reefs in the main
actually let us go faster because some of the wind reaches the kite.
It is about 2300 as I write this, and there is a
clear sky, witha fantastic array of stars, we began this leg with a full moon,
and now it is completely gone, but still very bright out with all the
stars.
Amanda & Ina have been dacing about the boat
today to Maddona, at full blast!
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