Beam reach

Well, a much better sail today - in fact so much better as to be unbelievable after all our tribulations. We have a mostly 16 knot SW and we are now 170 miles from our waypoint off Noumea. We have been up to 7 knots but mostly between 5 and 6. It's balm for the soul. Won't be long now. Will probably sail all night too - can't waste these conditions. The ocean is beautiful - blue with a big long swell but no steep wind waves as we've had recently. We have reefed main, full genoa and staysail and the old girl has really picked up her skirts. She's just anxious to get to Noumea to show off to all the boys!! Talking about the Tiare of course!!
More news soon
J & J (G)

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