Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
16809
Universal time (UTC):
05:00
Australian time (AEST):
16:00
Position:
41° 47′ S, 94° 50′ E
Heading:
235
Speed:
8.1 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
214 NM
Weather conditions:
cloudy, wind 269 degrees at 34 knots
Air temperature:
10.9 °C
Sea conditions:
Rough sea and 4m swell W by S
Sea temperature:
12.3 °C

Comments

The ride is a bit more bumpy today, but everyone now coping with it well. Final marine science briefing yesterday afternoon. We are now all ready to go; just waiting to get to the start line. Muster drill this morning. Clocks retarded one hour last night.. REGARDS Dick and Tim

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