Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
18932
Universal time (UTC):
03:00
Australian time (AEST):
14:00
Position:
57° 0′ S, 122° 30′ E
Heading:
060
Speed:
16.0 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
391 NM
Weather conditions:
Wind 270 degrees 25 knots, mostly overcast.
Air temperature:
3.0 °C
Sea conditions:
swell 3-4 m westerly, sea moderate.
Sea temperature:
4.5 °C

Comments

Probably our quietest day on passage thus far, with many expeditioners choosing sleep over breakfast on the back of another time zone change. Two more one hour advance of clocks will see us on Hobart time. The weather has now gone around into the west with following winds and an increasing following swell and sea. These are helping us along and the ship is beginning to surf to almost 17 knots on the larger sets. These conditions are forecast to remain in play for the next 24-48 hours, albeit with an increasing swell as we go, which may make the ride a little uncomfortable for us. The DVD library has been getting a workout, with some of the team claiming up to four movies watched in the last 24 hours!

Regards

Andy, Sharon and Chris

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