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Ocean Rival Journey Log
Adam Power Diana Power
Tue 7 May 2019 05:20
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The positive thing is
that we have got all our breakages over and done with in
the 1st week. Those who know the chequered history of our
journey will cast doubt on that statement but I prefer to
stay positive. I also broke the boat hook that we
inherited with the boat while trying to retrieve the sail.
That makes: 1 back stay,
1 guard rail, 1 spinnaker pole, 1 forestay and one
boathook. Not bad for a weeks work.
The
wind had dropped this morning to a more manageable
15-20kn so we put the engine on and have been plowing
on towards NC with renewed hope of getting there
before the diesel runs out or Diana goes insane with
the noise.
We
have been accompanied all day today by a flock of
Petrels -about 50 of them circling and occasionally
alighting on the water to see if we have discarded
anything tasty.
 Norfolk Pines on
Norfolk Island
 
Sail in the wrong place.
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