Passage To Hiva Oa in the Marquesas Islands Day 21
Oyster Moon
Paul Foskett & Rhu Nash
Sat 7 Apr 2012 19:02
Passage To Hiva Oa in the Marquesas Islands Day 21
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 21 Distance to go, 472 miles.
Log reading now at noon 14428
Distance travelled noon to noon over the ground was 121 miles, through the water 121 miles.
Noon to Noon report on the 7th April 12
We have been sailing the last 24 hours again with the cruising shoot up. The wind has been fairly steady at between 10 to 15 knots from astern all night. With the wind in this direction it does not make for a fast boat speed, but at least we are still plodding on towards our destination.
We had yet another glorious night last night, with a totally clear sky, and almost a full moon. It was like sailing in day light.
The sea state is now smooth to moderate with a swell running of about 2.50 m.
Wildlife report
Rhu saw a breaching whale yesterday afternoon about 500 m from the boat. It leapt three times out of the water before disappearing. Otherwise it is our old favourites, just flying fish and some sea birds, but not much else.
Shipping report
One vessel picked up on the AIS heading for Japan. Not close enough to see it however.
Fishing report
The replaced fishing lure called a Rapala Skiterpop, coloured Pearl and Orange. This lure is supposed to imitate an injured fish on the surface.
According to the writing on the box, it imitates an injured fish and is particularly effective when fish are aggressively hunting on the surface.
Unlike the wood treatment product, it did not do what it said on the box!!
So we wait and see yet again!!!
Fleet Positions
Karacool set off with us, and her position is 84 miles ahead of us.
Camelot set off on Tuesday and is now ? miles behind us. (no position report). They have withdrawn from the radio net, claiming that reception is poor, and they are getting frustrated not hearing everybody very well. They are from Norway!!!
Marita 3 set off on Tuesday and is now ? miles behind us. (no position report)
Next report on the 8th April.
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