Day 146 – 17th October 1986

Noon Summary Log

Day: 146
Date: 17th October 1986
Latitude: 55° 20′ S
Longitude: 78° 6′ W
Water Temperature: 5.6°C
Wind @ Noon: 20 W
Max Wind /24 hours: 35 WNW
Min Wind /24 hours: 20 W
Cloud Cover NIL CLOUD/8
Cabin Temperature: 10.5°C
Barometer: 1009

Source: CUL00045/5

Log

  • Given myself a haircut, second for the voyage thus far. It is a bit cold for it! – a crew cut

Source: CUL00058/1

Images

Inside the cabin
Inside the cabin
Source: CUL00039/19/4

Communication & navigation
Communication & navigation
Source: CUL00039/19/4

Welcoming Fleet
Welcoming Fleet
Source: CUL00039/17/37

Day 142 – 13th October 1986

Noon Summary Log

Day: 142
Date: 13th October 1986
Latitude: 56° 54.6′ S
Longitude: 70° 1.1′ W
Water Temperature: 5.2°C
Wind @ Noon: 12-14 NW
Max Wind /24 hours: 50 W
Min Wind /24 hours: 8 NW
Cloud Cover 8/8
Cabin Temperature: 19.5°C
Outside Temperature: 8.9°C
Barometer: 1001.5

Source: CUL00045/5

Log

  • The humidity during the gale is such that everything is very very damp
  • I am wearing wool & synthetic socks, sailing shoes, frock suit slacks, thermal long johns, brief u-pants, cotton fleecy shirt, thermal sleeve less w/proof vest & football jumper

Source: CUL00058/1

Day 139 – 10th October 1986

Noon Summary Log

Day: 139
Date: 10th October 1986
Latitude: 56° 37′ S
Longitude: 67° 39′ W
Water Temperature: Forgot to take°C
Wind @ Noon: 35-45 WNW
Max Wind /24 hours: 45 WNW
Min Wind /24 hours: 6 NW
Cloud Cover 8/8
Cabin Temperature: 11.5°C
Outside Temperature: FORGOT TO TAKE°C
Barometer: 1005

Source: CUL00045/4

Log

  • Change clock 10th October 1986 back 1 hour to GMT -4 hours

Source: CUL00058/1

Images

At sea 10 October 1986
At sea 10 October 1986
Source: CUL00039/19/4

Day 138 – 9th October 1986

Noon Summary Log

Day: 138
Date: 9th October 1986
Latitude: 55° 59.5′ S
Longitude: 67° 15.3′ W
Water Temperature: 6.7°C
Wind @ Noon: 12 N
Max Wind /24 hours: 30 N
Min Wind /24 hours: 3 N
Cloud Cover 8/8
Cabin Temperature: 10.2°C
Outside Temperature: 11.1°C
Barometer: 1003

Source: CUL00045/4

Log

  • Cape Horn clearly seen ahead starboard bow

Source: CUL00058/1

Images

Cape Horn
Cape Horn
Source: CUL00039/19/3

Jon Sanders 9 October 1986
Jon Sanders 9 October 1986
Source: CUL00039/19/3

Mascots
Mascots
Source: CUL00039/19/4