Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
18602
Universal time (UTC):
01:00
Australian time (AEST):
12:00
Position:
63° 55′ S, 114° 5′ E
Heading:
082
Speed:
10.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
233 NM
Weather conditions:
8/8 cloud cover, SW wind 10 knots
Air temperature:
1 °C
Sea conditions:
low swell, calm
Sea temperature:
0.5 °C

Comments

At about 2 pm yesterday, as the Aurora Australis turned around in Newcombe Bay, Casey expeditioners gathered on Reeves Hill and in front of the Red Shed to farewell the ship.
Last evening we were entertained by Dave’s talk about an expedition re-enacting the epic journey of the Bounty Boat.
The ship is now bustling and busy again with returning winterers settling in. Others who were unable to fly out are merrily getting used to the slow pace of a sea voyage. All are preparing their Christmas Kringle presents, in anticipation for the delayed Christmas celebrations. This morning it was all go in the galley, but one must remember that Christmas food preparations have been going on for many weeks.
Meanwhile, Rob had his first attempt at deploying the RMT trawl net in order to catch some krill. Score was seven! The Aurora has taken a slightly more easterly course in order to follow the ice edge and maximize Rob’s chances of catching the required numbers before we leave for the open ocean.

Sight of the Day: Shaun dressed up as a Arabian king for Christmas lunch

REGARDS: Fred and Kerry

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