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It is 7 am and Andy and I are 763 nm from Auckland. Conditions remained the same through most of yesterday and overnight with 15-20 kt wind and 2-3 meter seas. Not the best ride, but certainly not bad. We have both adjusted to being at sea and the precooked meals Ann had sent are bright spots in our day. Best part is we are averaging 9.5 kts toward our destination with a little current push.
We have not seen another boat or ship since we left Fiji, however, we listen in twice each day to the HF radio nets and can talk to other folks on their way to NZ. Last night we heard boats we have been crossing paths with all season including, Freezing Rain, Stray Kitty, and Emily Grace. Even though they are hundreds of miles from us, it makes it seem a little less lonely out here.
If our luck holds, we should arrive in Auckland Sunday evening NZ time.
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