Passage To Hiva Oa in the Marquesas Islands Day 8
Oyster Moon
Paul Foskett & Rhu Nash
Sun 25 Mar 2012 16:49
Passage To Hiva Oa in the Marquesas Islands Day 8
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 8 Distance to go, 2,161 miles.
Log reading now at noon 12808
Distance travelled noon to noon over the ground was 133 miles, through the water 147 miles.
Noon to Noon report on the 25th March 12
We have managed to sail a full 24 hours again, the wind is now a steady 15 to 20 knots from the South East, which is giving us a great reaching sail. We are now sailing at our normal speed of 6 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 sea birds, and a little squid on the deck, but nothing else
Shipping report
Tuna fishing boats picked up on the AIS but over 35 miles away.
Fishing report
Just started to fish again so news to follow!!!
Fleet Positions
Karacool set off with us, and is at present about 79 miles behind us.
Camelot set off on Tuesday and is now 475 miles behind us.
Marita 3 set off on Tuesday and is now 456 miles behind us.
Cordelia an American boat we met on Saturday night before we left, has just joined the radio net. They also left on Sunday. There position is 30 miles ahead of us.
Next report on the 26th.
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