Captain's Log Oct 25, 2010 #8

Captain's Log October 25 2010 #8
Today was exactly like the last 3 except maybe a little less wind if that is possible. Oh well makes no difference because we are now tucked into the Marina in Bundaberg, Australia. We are pretty excited about being here. As soon as we clear customs we will go ashore and have a Beer with all our mates that made the crossing with us. The boat and us are in great shape and all is well. I will continue the updates when we head back to sea again in about a week and a half.
Time : 1030 eastern Australian time
Position: 24 54 S, 152 23 E
Bundaberg Marina

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Captain's log October 24, 2010 #7

Captain's Log October 24 2010 #7
If you got to go across an ocean do it when there is a full moon. That's what we have tonight and the moon couldn't be more bright. I could almost turns off our nav lights it is so bright. I really need to make it a rule and only do long passages when there is a full moon. Where is my Farmer's Almanac? As you can tell there is nothing new to report. We are getting close and we have had another great passage for the season. Really looking forward to getting to spend time in Australia. Have always wanted to travel here so now we can spend as much time as we want. That's all for now.
Time : 0200 eastern Australian time
Position: 23 52 S, 155 52 E
Boat Speed: 6.20 kts Course :260 T
Waves: 1 mtr direction E
Wind : 6 kts ENE
Distance to go: 204 nm

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Captain's Log Oct 23 ,2010 #6

Captain's Log October 23 2010 #6
I know that some of you reading this log would like to read about some monster storm hitting us . How we hung on and survived but all ended well. Sorry to disappoint but this passage is about as mundane as it gets. From our perspective we love it but it doesn't make good reading. Another 12 hours have passed since I last wrote and nothing has changed except the wind is lighter now. The sky is blue and the sea is calm and as blue as the sky. Great way to spend your Saturday. We are right on schedule for our ETA in Bundaberg Monday noon. If the winds return we will be able to get there sooner. All is well with Destiny and her crew this beautiful day in the Coral Sea.
Time : 1200 eastern Australian time
Position: 23 39 S, 157 29 E
Boat Speed: 6.0 kts Course :260 T
Waves: 1 mtr direction E
Wind : 6 kts ENE
Distance to go: 293 nm

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Captain's Log Oct 22,2010 #5

Captain's Log October 22 2010 #5
The day ended pretty much the way it started. Winds continued to decrease and around 2pm we finally had to start the engine and motor sail. It makes for a pretty boring day but I guess we would rather have this than a full gale with huge seas . Nothing has changed on the boat all systems working and the crew is happy and healthy. Half way to Oz.
Time : 2300 eastern Australian time
Position: 23 29 S, 158 41 E
Boat Speed: 5.5 kts Course :260 T
Waves: 1 mtr direction ESE
Wind : 8 kts ENE
Distance to go: 360 nm

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Captain's Log Oct 22, 2010 #4

Captain's Log October 22 2010 #4
Have now completed the first 48 hours and all is well. The weather is grey and overcast with occasional rain showers. Wind has really died down but we are able to still sail and make decent time. The seas have been too rough to fish so I have elected to stay in the cockpit, maybe tomorrow. Today is a good day to stay in and read a book. Will get back with this evening.
Time : 1100 eastern Australian time
Position: 23 16 S, 160 14 E
Boat Speed: 6.5 kts Course :260 T
Waves: 2 mtr direction SE
Wind : 13 kts ESE
Distance to go: 449 nm

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Captain's LOg Oct 21,2010 #3

Captain's Log October 21 2010
Our second day has been good but not as fast as the first day. The waves are catching us on our port side and rolling the boat. A little uncomfortable but we have had worse. We have not had to start the main engine which says a lot about the sailing conditions. Early afternoon we poled out the jib and at about 10 tonight we took the main in. winds are almost directly behind us. Without the main the boat rolls more but our speed has increased. All in all a great day to be sailing the South Pacific. Boat is working great ,no mechanical issues, and crew is happy.
Time : 2358 eastern Australian time
Position: 23 05 S, 161 28 E
Boat Speed: 7 kts Course :260 T
Waves: 2 mtr direction SE
Wind : 15 kts ESE
Distance to go: 511 nm

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Captain's Log October 21 2010

Finished the first day and it was a good one. The sea, wind, wind direction, etc., were all in our favor. Completed 182 miles in the 1st 24 hours which is way above average. For those of you who have never done any cruising it takes about 2-3 days to get settled in to being at sea 24 hours a day. The constant motion of the boat requires some adjustments. Such is our world. It is a beautiful day the weather is perfect so I think I will read a book. I will give you another report tonight.
Time : 0800 eastern Australian time
Position: 22 47 S, 163 21 E
Boat Speed: 6.5 kts Course :260 T
Waves: 2 mtr direction SE
Wind : 15 kts SE

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