Belitung to Singapore

Sea Topaz
Duncan Briggs
Sun 16 Oct 2011 10:23
00.25.945 N 104.31.531 E
 
Today we crossed the equator at 04.00 hrs in the morning. It was uneventful this time. We are anchored not for a rest after two days/nights sailing. One of the Dutch boats has gearbox failure and she can only sail. We are one of three boats on standby for towing her when there is no wind. Fortunately the wind has been good sofar. But we'll have to cross the busy shipping lanes in Singapore, so we'll stick together and tow the boat all the way into the marina.
We were sorry to say goodbye to so many great people as the rally has come to an end. We have had a great time, learned a lot about Indonesia and enjoyed some fantastic food.
We hope the wind will be kind to us for a couple more days. The plan is to arrive in the marina in Singapore on the 18th October. We will then have to find a place to leave Sea Topaz and book flights home.