Day 287 – 8th March 1987

Noon Summary Log

Day: 287
Date: 8th March 1987
Latitude: 48° 56.2′ S
Longitude: 173° 56′ E
Water Temperature: 12.3°C
Wind @ Noon: 25 NE
Max Wind /24 hours: 25-35 NE
Min Wind /24 hours: 25 NE
Cloud Cover 1/8
Cabin Temperature: 17°C
Outside Temperature: 15°C
Barometer: 1013
Ships Seen:

Source: CUL00045/8

Log

  • I have decided the best way to solve my "coffee olic" problem is to throw most of the coffee overboard! just done.

Source: CUL00058/1

Day 285 – 6th March 1987

Noon Summary Log

Day: 285
Date: 6th March 1987
Latitude: 48° 36.8′ S
Longitude: 168° 36.4′ E
Water Temperature: 11.7°C
Wind @ Noon: 15 ENE
Max Wind /24 hours: 15 ENE
Min Wind /24 hours: 6 E
Cloud Cover 4/8
Cabin Temperature: 18°C
Outside Temperature: 16.3°C
Barometer: 1020
Ships Seen:

Source: CUL00045/8

Log

  • Schedule running late? So far the speed of this yacht is less than anticipated from Fremantle. I hope I begin to sail faster or it will cost me an extra month or so to my schedule.

Source: CUL00058/1