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NZ Crossing cont’d

BySharon Bennett

A quick update to Bill’s lively description of our raucous ride. A quick note to our loved ones to assuage any worries or queasy stomachs. 

In a word, it’s over.  Not the ride – the ride continues, pleasant and smooth.  Just the tempest – the tempest timed out overnight. 

Winds are light now, just 7 kts. The seas have softened to nice round swells, friendly, just a metre high. All as expected, as predicted – and as welcomed by the crew!

Back to using sharp knives, safely – and doors wide open to the now-dry cockpit!

We’re back out in the cockpit, enjoying this brilliant sunny morning.  Calm enough to read at the helm station and watch for migrating whales. 

Flying the big Code 0 from the port bow

Strategically rolled in the genie, now flying the big Code 0. Squeezing an extra knot out of the remaining wind. Sailors know what that means – benign conditions!

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4 Comments

  1. I’m glad you’ve survived that soggy bit of adventure. My big worry about you two now is: “After this, how do you survive a return to ‘normal life’, if in fact you have any intention?”

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  2. Good day Sharon and Bill,

    I was feeling a little queasy.

    The two of you are always calm and glad to know the sea has followed your lead.

    You are always in our thoughts.

    With love and all good things, k xo

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  3. Congrats on making it over half way! I wish you a speedy and safe 2nd half. Keep up the great photos. Greg and PattiX

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  4. Good to hear that the bumpy sailing is over for now. I hope things go well for the rest of the voyage. Really enjoying your words and pictures and looking forward to seeing you.

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