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Laura Dawn - Pacific Log 19: 45 miles until Tonga



Another passage almost complete finds ourselves only 45 miles from civilisation, in fact probably the most we have seen since Tahiti.

So we still have a full genoa and 1 reef in the mainsail and we have turned our engine off (no more toast sadly!). The wind is currently about 13knts true from 90 degrees which puts us on a starboard tack and sailing with the wind 150 degrees off our starboard side. Its not just sitting on watch here enjoying the sail and drinking tea though. The debate rages on when you gybe? So much to consider: Mid watch, watch hand over or on wind shifts... the next questions being: Is there a schedule? If so, are we on it? Then there is always the issue of squalls, crew rest, swell/wave direction and current to consider. But it doesn't stop there: wind direction, cross track error and VMG also factor in. It can make you dizzy just thinking about it... The good news is we have considered all of this for you and we have gybed!

More great news on the fishing front, another very nice 16lb bluefin tuna from Martin today, keeping our fish stocks in good supply - we may need to consider a fishing ban soon.

We should arrive in the morning :) Although we're not sure which morning as we officially crossed the date line this afternoon, losing a whole day..

LD 31/5/17 (well possibly - it could be 30/5/17!)

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