New Caledonia - Lord Howe 4th September
Questionable Logic
Ewan Briggs
Fri 4 Sep 2009 00:25
Position: 24:28.68S
163:58.37E
We set off yesterday
about lunchtime, aiming to get some good miles under our belt the first few days
with some reasonably strong but stable south easterlies. The wind has been
a little stronger than expected, but nothing wild - about 25kts most of
yesterday and dropping a few knots mostly so far today. We started off with the
wind infront of the beam, and now have it just behind. #4 jib and main up with 2
reefs. Making good progress, averaging just over 9kts, so we've done over
200miles since we left. It's pretty wet sailing and not the most comfortable,
but it's getting better, the sun is shining (mostly) and we're going in the
right direction. The seas have been pretty confused, but seem to be getting
better.