Day 476 – 12th September 1987

Noon Summary Log

Day: 476
Date: 12th September 1987
Latitude: 34° 5.3′ S
Longitude: 108° 59.6′ E
Water Temperature: 16.6°C
Wind @ Noon: 20 SE
Max Wind /24 hours: 20 SE
Min Wind /24 hours: CALM
Cloud Cover 7/8
Outside Temperature: 15.9°C
Barometer: 1024

Source: CUL00045/13

Log

  • Wind is annoying it comes and goes plus the yacht will not self steer in very light airs on the starboard tack.
  • I heard mention of my progress over the ABC. Obviously the argos is working well as I’ve not had radio contact for a while.
  • Using the old codan to transmit with I made contact with VV6 EV Albany & I received on my radio director finder.

Source: CUL00058/1

Day 472 – 8th September 1987

Noon Summary Log

Day: 472
Date: 8th September 1987
Latitude: 35° 27.2′ S
Longitude: 99° 40.9′ E
Water Temperature: 13.9°C
Wind @ Noon: 3 NE
Max Wind /24 hours: 20ENE
Min Wind /24 hours: CALM
Cloud Cover 4/8
Cabin Temperature: 19°C
Outside Temperature: 18.6°C
Barometer: 1022

Source: CUL00045/12

Log

  • First feed of Parry Endeavour grown bean spouts – ok too.
  • Huge full moon the night quiet sea is so brightly lit.

Source: CUL00058/1

Images

Bean sprouts, Hawaiian chicken, freeze dried rice and boiled spaghetti, 8 September 1987.
Bean sprouts, Hawaiian chicken, freeze dried rice and boiled spaghetti, 8 September 1987.
Source: CUL00039/18/11

Day 469 – 5th September 1987

Noon Summary Log

Day: 469
Date: 5th September 1987
Latitude: 35° 54.7′ S
Longitude: 92° 50′ E
Water Temperature: 14.1°C
Wind @ Noon: 12 N
Max Wind /24 hours: 12 N
Min Wind /24 hours: CALM
Cloud Cover 3/8
Cabin Temperature: 20°C
Outside Temperature: 17.4°C
Barometer: 1035

Source: CUL00045/12

Log

  • I caught a fish on my line!
  • Quiet sea, blue sky. Nice day steady progress mild & sunny. Lovely clear night. It has been nice mild sailing all day.

Source: CUL00058/1

Images

Catching fish, 5 September 1987
Catching fish, 5 September 1987
Source: CUL00039/18/10