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The punishment being handed out by the Southern Ocean continued all
through last night, with large 10m swells making for an interesting time for
all aboard as new and novel ways were invented to keep yourself in your
bunk. As expected little sleep was had overnight.
The good news is that we are currently in a bit of a lull between weather
systems, with a slightly gentler, longer period swell of about six metres
and northerly winds around 23 knots making for a more comfortable ride. I
daresay that the alley ways of the ship will be very quite this afternoon as
people take advantage of the relatively calmer weather to reduce some of the
sleep debt accrued over the last three days and night.
Despite the weather, the first ice berg was spotted this morning at 0615 at
a distance of about seven nautical miles on the port beam. Another smaller
berg appeared shortly after this. The ship was around 51°41'S 131°30E at the
time of the sighting.
The Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) was recovered this morning after a
435nm deployment and yielded up a collection of euphausiids and amphipods.
Within about nine minutes the CPR cassette was changed out and it was back
in the water to commence Run #2.
Since the wind was backed off a little the ship's speed has increased and we
are currently making a good 11 knots through the water. Practically warp
speed when compared to the last two days progress.
All aboard doing well, shaking of the sea sickness and enjoying Kyle's new
glazing on the fruit buns!
Regards
Rob, Simon and George.
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