Day 287 – 8th March 1987

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Noon Summary Log

Day: 287
Date: 8th March 1987
Latitude: 48° 56.2′ S
Longitude: 173° 56′ E
Water Temperature: 12.3°C
Wind @ Noon: 25 NE
Max Wind /24 hours: 25-35 NE
Min Wind /24 hours: 25 NE
Cloud Cover 1/8
Cabin Temperature: 17°C
Outside Temperature: 15°C
Barometer: 1013
Ships Seen: –

Source: CUL00045/8

Log

  • I have decided the best way to solve my "coffee olic" problem is to throw most of the coffee overboard! just done.

Source: CUL00058/1

Day 285 – 6th March 1987

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Day: 285
Date: 6th March 1987
Latitude: 48° 36.8′ S
Longitude: 168° 36.4′ E
Water Temperature: 11.7°C
Wind @ Noon: 15 ENE
Max Wind /24 hours: 15 ENE
Min Wind /24 hours: 6 E
Cloud Cover 4/8
Cabin Temperature: 18°C
Outside Temperature: 16.3°C
Barometer: 1020
Ships Seen: –

Source: CUL00045/8

Log

  • Schedule running late? So far the speed of this yacht is less than anticipated from Fremantle. I hope I begin to sail faster or it will cost me an extra month or so to my schedule.

Source: CUL00058/1

Day 280 – 1st March 1987

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Day: 280
Date: 1st March 1987
Latitude: 47° 48.2′ S
Longitude: 161° 43′ E
Water Temperature: 13.7°C
Wind @ Noon: 10 E
Max Wind /24 hours: 25 NW
Min Wind /24 hours: 10 E
Cloud Cover 8/8
Cabin Temperature: 18°C
Outside Temperature: 13.7°C
Barometer: 1007
Ships Seen: –

Source: CUL00045/8

Log

  • Golly I switched on Radio Australia & a familiar voice came over – mine! My interview with the ABC Perth just been broadcast by radio Australia – what a surprise! (They know I listen to Radio Australia)

Source: CUL00058/1