Day 360 – 19th May 1987

Noon Summary Log

Day: 360
Date: 19th May 1987
Latitude: 32° 58.7′ S
Longitude: 38° 35.7′ W
Water Temperature: 21.7°C
Wind @ Noon: 12 S
Max Wind /24 hours: 14 S
Min Wind /24 hours: 7 S
Cloud Cover 6/8
Cabin Temperature: 21.5°C
Outside Temperature: 17.3°C
Barometer: 1013

Source: CUL00045/10

Log

  • I have two VDO ships clocks with alarms. One has stopped and will not work and this dumb fool has busted the alarm in the other clock trying to relocate the sweeping second hand that had fallen off.
  • It is amazing, my first fix in 4 days (through I got a morning sight (only) yesterday.
  • It is nice to have everything so dry within the cabin. Condensation gone, temp is nice & warm.

Source: CUL00058/1

Day 356 – 15th May 1987

Noon Summary Log

Day: 356
Date: 15th May 1987
Latitude: 38° 25′ S
Longitude: 45° 16.3′ W
Water Temperature: 18.9°C
Wind @ Noon: 20 WNW
Max Wind /24 hours: 30-45 W
Min Wind /24 hours: 15 WNW
Cloud Cover 5/8
Cabin Temperature: 19°C
Outside Temperature: 16.1°C
Barometer: 1006

Source: CUL00045/10

Log

  • Strong to gale wind continues, but perhaps the severe squalls have abated – I hope.
  • Looked over the side of the yacht at the stern. There are oodles, lots, zillions of large gooseneck barnacles under the stern, which would slow the yacht a lot.

Source: CUL00058/1