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The wind continued to blow all day yesterday, too strong for watercraft operations but not so strong that helicopters could not operate (they like a bit of wind to get some lift).
A couple of passenger flights were flown shortly before dinner when it was obvious we would not get boats on the water, and then around 20 sling loads of cargo flown to the ship and a few ashore.
The distance between the ship and shore point was about 350m (Horseshoe Harbour is pretty tight), so Pete the pilot just flew backwards and forwards for an hour rather turning round each time.
In one hour we managed to fly enough cargo to keep the Aurora crew busy the following morning stowing and making it secure, before the winds finally reached a point at which barge operations could recommence.
The last of the larger loads were then sent ashore and RTA brought to the ship.
We are now waiting for wind levels to drop low enough for the barge crew to move the heaviest load of all, the 27 ton bulldozer.
Cheers,
Andy and Simon
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