Day 177 – 17th November 1986

Posted on 17 November, 2016 by Triple Solo Sailor

Noon Summary Log

Day:	177
Date:	17^th November 1986
Latitude:	39° 50.4′ S
Longitude:	128° 53.1′ W
Water Temperature:	13.6°C
Wind @ Noon:	20 NNW
Max Wind /24 hours:	20 NNW
Min Wind /24 hours:	12 W
Cloud Cover	8/8
Outside Temperature:	16.5°C
Barometer:	1021

Source: CUL00045/5

Log

More washing. Now picking up Radio Australia.

Source: CUL00058/1

Images

Washing complete
Source:

Day 146 – 17th October 1986

Posted on 17 October, 2016 by Triple Solo Sailor

Noon Summary Log

Day:	146
Date:	17^th 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
Source: CUL00039/19/4

Communication & navigation
Source: CUL00039/19/4

Welcoming Fleet
Source: CUL00039/17/37

Day 139 – 10th October 1986

Posted on 10 October, 2016 by Triple Solo Sailor

Noon Summary Log

Day:	139
Date:	10^th 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
Source: CUL00039/19/4

Day 138 – 9th October 1986

Posted on 9 October, 2016 by Triple Solo Sailor

Noon Summary Log

Day:	138
Date:	9^th 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
Source: CUL00039/19/3

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

Mascots
Source: CUL00039/19/4

Day 136 – 7th October 1986

Posted on 7 October, 2016 by Triple Solo Sailor

Noon Summary Log

Day:	136
Date:	7^th October 1986
Latitude:	55° 33′ S
Longitude:	62° 30′ W
Water Temperature:	4.5°C
Wind @ Noon:	15 SW
Max Wind /24 hours:	35 SW
Min Wind /24 hours:	15 W
Cloud Cover	5/8
Cabin Temperature:	9°C
Outside Temperature:	5.3°C
Barometer:	1018

Source: CUL00045/4

Log

Iceberg to the north, going closer to iceberg to get photos. Movie camera won’t work.

Source: CUL00058/1

Images

Iceberg to the north
Source: CUL00039/19/2

Photo of logbook entry
Source: CUL00039/19/4

Day 134 – 5th October 1986

Posted on 5 October, 2016 by Triple Solo Sailor

Noon Summary Log

Day:	134
Date:	5^th October 1986
Latitude:	53° 2.1′ S
Longitude:	63° 48.6′ W
Water Temperature:	6.2°C
Wind @ Noon:	25 W
Max Wind /24 hours:	25 W
Min Wind /24 hours:	NIL WIND
Cloud Cover	4/8
Cabin Temperature:	14.2°C
Outside Temperature:	11.1°C
Barometer:	1017
Ships Seen:	1

Source: CUL00045/4

Log

Argentine Coast Guard came alongside, told me to fly my flag

Source: CUL00058/1

Images

Argentine Coast Guard
Source: CUL00039/19/2

Prefectura Naval
Source: CUL00039/19/2

Flying the flag
Source: CUL00039/19/2

Day 132 – 3rd October 1986

Posted on 3 October, 2016 by Triple Solo Sailor

Noon Summary Log

Day:	132
Date:	3^rd October 1986
Latitude:	51° 3.4′ S
Longitude:	62° 45.9′ W
Water Temperature:	5.6°C
Wind @ Noon:	20 W
Max Wind /24 hours:	30 WSW
Min Wind /24 hours:	12 W
Cloud Cover	5/8
Cabin Temperature:	11°C
Outside Temperature:	7°C
Barometer:	1011.5
Ships Seen:	2

Source: CUL00045/4

Log

Cannot pick up the BBC, voice of America or anything properly at this time. 2nd ship sighted.
Buzzed by Royal Navy helicopter, communicated with RN. Nice to have the Royal Navy about.

Source: CUL00058/1

Images

Trawler
Source: CUL00039/19/2

Day 119 – 20th September 1986

Posted on 20 September, 2016 by Triple Solo Sailor

Noon Summary Log

Day:	119
Date:	20^th September 1986
Latitude:	35° 57.6′ S
Longitude:	49° 47.1′ W
Water Temperature:	15.9°C
Wind @ Noon:	25 E
Max Wind /24 hours:	25 E
Min Wind /24 hours:	18 ESE
Cloud Cover	3/8
Cabin Temperature:	21°C
Outside Temperature:	18.1°C
Barometer:	1030

Source: CUL00045/4

Log

Just sighted the tiny black & white bird that flies about in the southern oceans

Source: CUL00058/1

Images

Keeping time
Source: CUL00039/19/1

Day 111 – 12th September 1986

Posted on 12 September, 2016 by Triple Solo Sailor

Noon Summary Log

Day:	111
Date:	12^th September 1986
Latitude:	24° 0.1′ S
Longitude:	38° 50.9′ W
Water Temperature:	22.3°C
Wind @ Noon:	20 SE
Max Wind /24 hours:	20 E
Min Wind /24 hours:	15 SSE
Cloud Cover	4/8
Cabin Temperature:	25.5°C
Outside Temperature:	24.5°C
Barometer:	1022.5
Ships Seen:	1

Source: CUL00045/4

Log

On course, all ok. Definitely getting cooler, these days. Best sailing conditions in many days.

Source: CUL00058/1

Images

Cooking on board
Source: CUL00039/19/1

Dinner
Source: CUL00039/19/1

Day 92 – 24th August 1986

Posted on 24 August, 2016 by Triple Solo Sailor

Noon Summary Log

Day:	92
Date:	24^th August 1986
Latitude:	5° 0′ N
Longitude:	25° 40.4′ W
Water Temperature:	27.8°C
Wind @ Noon:	18.5 SE
Max Wind /24 hours:	23 SWS
Min Wind /24 hours:	15 SE
Cloud Cover	1/8
Cabin Temperature:	29.2°C
Outside Temperature:	29.4°C
Barometer:	1016

Source: CUL00045/3

Log

Sunny, did all my washing today & now hung out on line

Source: CUL00058/1

Images

At sea, 1986.
Source: CUL00039/19/1

Washing
Source: CUL00039/19/1

Washing day
Source: CUL00039/19/1