Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
17859
Universal time (UTC):
03:00
Australian time (AEST):
14:00
Position:
47° 38′ S, 143° 0′ E
Heading:
065
Speed:
10.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
290 NM
Weather conditions:
violent storm, wind 55 kts from 250T
Air temperature:
8.2 °C
Sea conditions:
7 m W swell with 5 m WSW sea
Sea temperature:
8.9 °C

Comments

The weather has taken a major turn for the worse. We currently have violent storm conditions with wind consistently over 50 knots and gusting to 65 knots. The seas have risen with the wind and we have been tacking our way towards Hobart to avoid having the swell too much on our beam. A well attended quiz night and auction was held last night in the restaurant and raised another $1000 for Camp Quality. Our arrival in Hobart is scheduled for the morning of Wednesday 17th October. We will board the pilot at 0700 and will be alongside Princess Intermediate Wharf at 0800. Regards, Tony, Dave and Petra.

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