1130hrs 15 Dec 2005 EDT 41’58”S 148’40”E Ref 653
Another taker for the London Marathon – onya Graham – and Neil will be there to, as a spectator, nursing some scars and, we hope – a cold beer. Onya Neil and here’s to a speedy recovery. We’ll be in touch after the hubbub subsides.
We are just north ofCapeTourvillein the north easter we hoped we wouldn’t get, tracking in towards St. Helen’s. These things usually pack in to something fierce by mid afternoon but we are keeping the fingers crossed. We have already used nearly 60 ltrs of diesel, so we are going to cop it on the nose for a bit and just sail. We have enough time in hand (so far!)to refuel inEdenif necessary.
To all those nice people who have offered us real money to do articles – thanks – interested, but need to talk to you all first to clarify terms etc. and won’t happen until we have finished the gig inHobartearly Jan.
Caro – finally got to see your photos – see what you mean about the brawny frame – kinda noice tho!
Much later – it has packed in and we’re headbutting out to sea – not pleasant but should be able to sail free by tomorrow.
The logs ramblings can be cryptic, so we have added: