18:10.937S 170:01.385W

Position at 2200 UTC 18/09/10

227 nm to go to Neiafu, Vavau, Tonga.

Q: Whivh Hanna-Barbera cartoon cat said something similar to the title? Answer tomorrow.

The wind has come up nicely into the 12-15kt range, which means the speed has increased to around the 6kt average. Fingers crossed, should be in Neiafu during daylight hours, Monday (which will be Tuesday, Tongan date/time...confusing, eh?). Tongan time is 13 hours ahead of UTC; although it's not technically East of the International Date Line, they've opted to be on the same time as Fiji & New Zealand.

All going well, much crossing of fingers etc etc. Aurora B is still faithfully sheparding us along, which gives a nice warm psychological glow, just in case........