We left New Caledonia around 2:30 pm yesterday. We intended to spend the night anchored at Amedee Island at the lighthouse. However, when we got there the conditions weren’t favorable and we headed out the pass. That was about 24 hours ago and we’ve gone about 130 miles. So, we’ve had a really good day. The winds are from the perfect direction and somewhat strong. We’ve got a triple reef in the main and a reefed jib and we’re hitting 7 knots frequently. The seas are from the south though so we get thrown around a little. At this rate we’ll be at the entrance to the Great Barrier Reef in 4 days from now. But as we’ve seen you can’t count on the winds for days on end.
The seasick clock is reset and Susan and I are back at square one. Even Gerard has had a little and he doesn’t usually. I’m doing much better today, but I certainly can’t type too much more. It’s still cold and we’re all bundled up on our warm clothes. The tropical South Pacific, HAH!
Here’s some more photos from New Caledonia.
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