Cape Hotham Lat. 12 degrees 05.9' S Long. 131 degrees 15.6' E

Just a very quick note because today we left Popham Bay just before Cape Don at 0500 and then braved the tides of the Van Dieman Gulf. We didn't arrive until 1730 so a very long day and through some of the roughest seas we have experienced on the Australian coast. Jim made 3 attempts to raise the staysail all the time harnessed to the boat because the motion was so violent that the first two attempts were unsuccessful with rivers of solid water coursing over the yacht. Still, it was a rapid sail with the tide assisting - it was a real sleighride and no mistake. More once we reach Darwin tomorrow once the author has had some much needed sleep. Darwin is only 50 miles away now and we leave with "Kularoo" at 0600 when it's anchors aweigh once more. THE END IS IN SIGHT!!
Much love from us
Jim and Jean xoxoxoxo

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