541 left to go is the half way mark. We have been knocking out the miles and it’s getting more and more like the Champagne sailing we were told about. However, if we would have had any Champagne on board we would have no doubt shaken all the bubbles out, so we will just having some vinegar. same thing right?

Finally shook one of the reefs out of the main sail. The wind had remained under 20 knots for a bit. Still have one more gear if we get too slow.

During our normal 24 hr mile mark, every 24 hours since starting, we only managed 196 miles to the destination. So close to the magical 200 mile day! However at SSB time checkin, the 24 hour distance since previous SSB check in the distance between check-ins was 200! Yippie!

What do you do on passage?

All good onboard, probably another 30 something hours till the wind does the “yeah naw” thing and switches all about and we slow down while the wind regroups from the opposite direction.

Doing our best to finish foods before arriving NZ ..