19,20,21 July

Hi All,


19/7/2012


Position 14:00 UTC -8 07°09.6430S 127°34.6630W

Yesterday 14:00 to 14:00 was our best day for the whole trip so far - 170nm.
Gribs is showing plenty of wind for Saturday and Sunday so we should get to
Marquises by Tuesday. Only problem is what time? I do not want to approach
in the dark so maybe we will have to slow down to arrive early Wednesday
morning.


20/7/2012


Position 14:00 UTC -8 07°38.1896S 130°18.4275W


21/7/2012


Position 14:00 UTC -8 07°54.3181S 132°47.1830W

Gribs forecasted stronger winds for today and tomorrow. Well true to the
prediction all hands on deck to hand the asym. The wind was gusting over 25
and the sheet turning block gave up the unequal struggle. (Both blocks have
now parted company with their mountings.) Down came the asym, up went the
genny and down came the rain. What bliss to be able to wash with soap and
fresh water. Fortunately the rain the lasted long enough, or almost, to be
able to wash the soap off. This provided excitement for an hour or two, then
things settled down and the sun even came out. With the wind down to 10
knots and the horizon looked clear so we put the asmy back up. But that
didn't last too long - Gribs was going to win again and prove right - down
with asym back with genny. Guess I must now just take it easy. Monday the
weather should back to normal.


22/7/2012


Position 13:30 UTC -8 08 16.214S 134 58.640W

Gribs lied! S a precautionary we took the asym down for the night in the
expectation of the stronger winds forecast. They didn't materialize so we
lost a lot distance. The morning arrived with clear skies and the normal
trade-wind breeze, so up with the asym. If we can average 6.4 knots we
should get to Marquises on Tuesday.

A sudden wind shift caused a wrap, but it was sorted out quickly and
gradually we got back on course.

Cheers



Chris



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