Day 629 – 11th February 1988

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Day: 629
Date: 11th February 1988
Latitude: 41° 11.7′ S
Longitude: 36° 31.5′ E
Water Temperature: 15.7°C
Wind @ Noon: 8 NW
Max Wind /24 hours: 18 N
Min Wind /24 hours: 9 N
Cloud Cover 4/8
Cabin Temperature: 21.2°C
Outside Temperature: 22°C
Barometer: 1019

Source: CUL00045/17

Log

  • Changed the argos batteries. The argos were slowly going down – per usual. I do not expect to have to change then around again.

Source: CUL00058/1

Day 628 – 10th February 1988

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Day: 628
Date: 10th February 1988
Latitude: 40° 41.5′ S
Longitude: 33° 46.5′ E
Water Temperature: 17.3°C
Wind @ Noon: 8 NE
Max Wind /24 hours: 10-12 NE
Min Wind /24 hours: 3 NE
Cloud Cover 5/8
Cabin Temperature: 22°C
Outside Temperature: 21.8°C
Barometer: 1022

Source: CUL00045/17

Log

  • Nice day with a mild breeze & sunny. Started this morning till now I stripped cleaned & greased 5 winches using Vaseline mixed with CRC oil.

Source: CUL00058/1

Day 627 – 9th February 1988

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Day: 627
Date: 9th February 1988
Latitude: 40° 35.3′ S
Longitude: 31° 49′ E
Water Temperature: 17.3°C
Wind @ Noon: 10 NE
Max Wind /24 hours: 10-12 NE
Min Wind /24 hours: CALM
Cloud Cover 6/8
Cabin Temperature: 19.2°C
Outside Temperature: 19.1°C
Barometer: 1025

Source: CUL00045/17

Log

  • Sea unbelievably quick with breeze from NE, the birds are having a fine time, it is overcast with thin cloud.
  • Used long handled scrubber down sides of yacht.
  • Number 1 water tank empty now onto number 2
  • Compass check using "Commander" compass bearing binoculars that I suspect are the most accurate.
  • A group of black sea birds are sitting in the calm sea like ducks on a pond.

Source: CUL00058/1

Day 624 – 6th February 1988

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Day: 624
Date: 6th February 1988
Latitude: 40° 51.9′ S
Longitude: 25° 10′ E
Water Temperature: 16.4°C
Wind @ Noon: 14 W
Max Wind /24 hours: 12-18 SW
Min Wind /24 hours: CALM
Cloud Cover 5/8
Cabin Temperature: 18.5°C
Outside Temperature: 16.9°C
Barometer: 1019

Source: CUL00045/17

Log

  • Most days I do a series of exercises. 1 stretch my legs and toes 5 times. 2 jog whilst sitting to count of 100. 3 bring 1 elbow to opposite knee, then the other, 15 times each. 4 raise both legs (straight) together stretching feet & toes inwards. 5 moving legs together & hands together to one side then the other. 6 standing draw stomach in for count of 10. Then release 7 repeat 20 times. 7 Running on the spot (holding on!) to count of 150.

Source: CUL00058/1

Day 622 – 4th February 1988

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Day: 622
Date: 4th February 1988
Latitude: 40° 51.2′ S
Longitude: 20° 17′ E
Water Temperature: 12.8°C
Wind @ Noon: 25 W
Max Wind /24 hours: 25 W
Min Wind /24 hours: 12-15 SW
Cloud Cover 4/8
Cabin Temperature: 20.2°C
Outside Temperature: 17.7°C
Barometer: 1008

Source: CUL00045/17

Log

  • To celebrate coming into the Indian Ocean, extra rations.

Source: CUL00058/1