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Day 516 – 21st October 1987

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Noon Summary Log

Day: 516
Date: 21st October 1987
Latitude: 43° 30.1′ S
Longitude: 158° 16.1′ W
Water Temperature: 10.1°C
Wind @ Noon: 14 S
Max Wind /24 hours: 14 W
Min Wind /24 hours: 5-6 W
Cloud Cover 3/8
Cabin Temperature: 16°C
Outside Temperature: 13.2°C
Barometer: 1018

Source: CUL00045/14

Log

  • Appear to be sailing in the effects of an adverse current. Yesterday I thought I detected a movement in the water with small waves cresting slightly – a possible swirl.

Source: CUL00058/1

Day 509 – 15th October 1987

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Day: 509
Date: 15th October 1987
Latitude: 45° 32.8′ S
Longitude: 179° 34′ W
Water Temperature: 10.2°C
Wind @ Noon: 15 SW
Max Wind /24 hours: 45 S
Min Wind /24 hours: 355 SW
Cloud Cover 4/8
Cabin Temperature: 14°C
Outside Temperature: 12.2°C
Barometer: 1012

Source: CUL00045/14

Log

  • Today is 15 Oct 87. Tomorrow will also be 15 Oct 1987 because of international date line. Strong southerly continues.

Source: CUL00058/1

Day 507 – 13th October 1987

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Day: 507
Date: 13th October 1987
Latitude: 45° 41.4′ S
Longitude: 179° 0.7′ E
Water Temperature: 9.7°C
Wind @ Noon: CALM
Max Wind /24 hours: 25 W
Min Wind /24 hours: CALM
Cloud Cover 8/8
Cabin Temperature: 16°C
Outside Temperature: 12.8°C
Barometer: 1001

Source: CUL00045/14

Log

  • Awoke & found the yacht way off course. Oh dear out of wind. All overcast. Well off course but catching rain nicely.

Source: CUL00058/1