Position: 18 degrees 42 minutes south, 176 degrees 51 minutes east
We left the calm, peaceful anchorage of Momi at 0900. We are currently averaging about 6 kts with a triple-reefed main and the stays’l. We were making 7 -8 kts before the third reef went in but it feels like the winds are increasing a bit. The wind in the lulls is about 25 kts but gusts into the low 30’s. Before the third reef we were burying the rail pretty often. Now it only happens every once in a while. We have two meter seas. Everything is from ESE.
So while it’s not the quiet, idyllic cove, it is not horrible either. We think is should calm down in a day or two. Short but sweet and we are getting’ her done!
Yea! Sounds like the adrenaline is pumping, you’ve answered the challenge, and you are well on your way. Carry on!
So much for gradually getting your sea legs on passage. Watching the Gribs along side of you, all looks just fine 7 days out all the way down to NZ. And in your area, just more of the same for 2 more days, easing by Tuesday. Way to get’er done guys!