Day 4

And so the hard yards start. Last night we rounded Cape Reinga doing close to 9 knots in the current, however the wind died out around 1 am to virtually nothing and we have been slopping around ever since.

We had Sister Mercers great calzone last night, which was very tastey. Unfortunately i am a weak human being and it didnt taste as great on the way up.

The radio skeds are interesting, some of the boasts are unable to get through to Taupo Maritime Radio, although i guess with having the trackers on the skeds are slightly academic.

Right now we are keeping a close eye on the weather, as it is suspected to change some time tomorrow into a bit of a gale. It will be interesting to see how we handle that. We are currently beating into the wind at about 4 knots with the number 1 headsail and the full main.

i have come to the conclusion that wishes made on shooting starts are useless, despite the 30 odd i saw last night i am still sitting on this boat.

i cant think of too much else to say, apart from the fact that im loving it!

Matt

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