26 29.783S : 158 24.805E
The southern horizon was very busy with electrical activity overnight and at dawn the sun highlighted the outline of the thunderheads associated with a trough.
By this time the wind was a Westerly and confirmed that we were traveling along the top of a low pressure system. The swell was down which was pleasing. We were also feeling a lot more settled into the rhythm of the boat and managing our rest periods appropriately. An assessment of fuel consumption was a little concerning for the rate of use - to sum up: Too Much. We were not the only rally vessel bemoaning their fuel consumption either. Other crews had begun communicating via their Satellite comms. It was nice to know where some of them were too because we knew we were all alone and out of VHF and AIS range.
Shuffling the fuel cans down the deck
With that task completed without drama, we settled down for cold chicken and salad for lunch. It had been many hours since the Bloke had scoffed his 2 'sausages in a blanket' a-la-Bunnings for breakfast! (The other day we'd had two; one going in and the other coming out! ). Every single movement and task takes so much effort fighting gravity, that appetite is always present.
We were warned by MetBob that there was a band of rain squalls expected. We didn't need the 'heads- up' as we'd already noticed the wind backing, clouds build and the barometer dropping. The forecasts also said we'd be sailing from the evening onwards. Hatches were closed, dishes done, everything secured and a hot soup placed in the Thermal Cooker. We were ready to deal.
Very surreal. View to Starboard and view to Port at the same time!
When the rainy squall was gone we had 'cheesy fivers'. 'No alcohol on passage' rules but we were relaxed and had a soft drink with our cheese board. At 4pm we are so far east, that 4pm is the new 5pm. We'll move our clocks when we arrive.
Good night - Boomshakalaka! Wind on its way and we'll chew up some miles overnight.
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