Tonga to New Zealand part 2

Sea Topaz
Duncan Briggs
Wed 4 Nov 2009 23:23
28.07.32 S  179.12.50 E
 
We crossed the 180 deg line last night, that means we have travelled more than half way around the world and are again in the Eastern hemisphere (the same as Europe). Almost on the way home now...
There has not been much wind, as predicted, but we managed to sail more than we expected. We are motoring at the moment with blue skies and flat seas and three knots of wind. The excitement of the day was seeing a ship come past us (about 2 miles away); so we must be on the right track for civilisation.
We have radio contact each morning with other vessels on the Rally to give our position; that at least gives the feeling we are not all alone on this big expanse of water. Estimated time of arrival in Opua is Monday/Tuesday. All is well on board.
 
    
 
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