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Well we have been exhausted since we returned from our abortive foray northwards and on reflection feel that this just shows that we were not really ready to set out. There is no doubt that the boat was and the provisioning and meticulous attention to detail on Gina's part was great. We've swung around our anchor for the last 24 hours sleeping like there was no tomorrow but today had a boisterous sail down to the eastern end of the BOI from where we plan to leave tomorrow for Whangaroa. We're feeling a bit like sailors again!!
Still one or two little teething troubles with the boat but nothing serious. The main thing is that "Mrs. Fleming", our wind vane self steering has worked flawlessly which is very satisfying. She does what she is told, doesn't need feeding and doesn't answer back. What more could you ask!!! Even off the wind as we were the other night on our passage up the coast to North Cape there was no problem. This is the same system that Jessica Watson used on her recent circumnavigation so that is very reassuring.
We'll let you know how we get on as the days go by.
Love
J & J(G)

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