Passage To Hiva Oa in the Marquesas Islands Day 5
Oyster Moon
Paul Foskett & Rhu Nash
Thu 22 Mar 2012 16:59
Passage To Hiva Oa in the Marquesas Islands Day 5
We left Puerto Ayora Galapagos Island heading for Hiva Oa in the Marquesas Islands at 08.00 am local time UTC (GMT) - 6 hours on Sunday the 18 Mach 2012.
Day 5 Distance to go, 2,446 miles. (this is correct)
Log reading now at noon 12356
(Please note that I have had to re-correct the log, so the last set of readings should be ignored. The new readings from now on should be OK.)
Distance travelled noon to noon over the ground was 151 miles
Noon to Noon report on the 22nd March 12
We have managed to sail a full 24 hours, the wind has now picked up to 15 to 22 knots from the South East, which is giving us a great reaching sail. We are now sailing at our normal speed of 6 to 7 knots and in the direction we need to go. So heading South West to try to pick up the wind has worked.
The sea state is moderate, giving us a bit of a bumpy sail, but otherwise OK.
Wildlife report
We have seen a few flying fish and a few seabirds.
Shipping report
None to report
Fleet Positions
Karacool set off with us, and is at present about 92 miles behind us.
Camelot set off on Tuesday and is now 305 miles behind us.
Marita 3 set off on Tuesday and is now 313 miles behind us.
Next report on the 23rd.
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