Storyteller V, Day 2
Storyteller
Mon 4 May 2009 02:46
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Position, 32.11S
175.54E
All's well on board. After a rolly start caused by
three meter swells left over from the low pressure system that swept over the
North Island on Saturday, we are now following our " at sea routine" of a beer
or two before lunch.The queasy stomachs have settled as the sea has calmed and
we are romping along at 8kts.Ben has two lines out and is hoping for a marlin.
Sue and I will be satisfied with a small tuna or mahi mahi.
For us conditions are near ideal with 10 kts of
wind right behind us. We have one American catamaran a few miles behind but the
smaller yachts are well behind and would not be happy with these
conditions.Bruce, our ever reliable weather forecaster is promising calm
conditions at least until Thursday. There was some excitement this morning
when we heard an aeroplane searching nearby for a yacht that had activated an
emergency beacon. We heard later that a small yacht heading for NZ had a
seriously sick crew member and had run out of water. Another yacht heading
for NZ was diverted and has taken the sick crew on board.
Ben sends best wishes to family and
friends.
More tomorrow, John
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