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