Position: S14deg27min/W146deg02min
Day 22's run: 98 nm
Avg speed: 4.1 kn
Wind: E-ENE 15
Seas: E 4-6'
Sails: motored the last 4 hours to stage for going into Tairapa Pass
Ship's log: 2632 nm
We sailed thru the night, slowing the boat down to go thru the pass into Manihi at high tide. This last day's run reflects that, as well as motoring for four hours to keep the boat slowed down enough to make the tide. We were met outside the pass by Fernando, a local who lives here, and he guided us to a beautiful anchoring spot with protection from the easterly winds. We're safely anchored and it will take a few days to unwind and kind of gather our wits after three weeks of non-stop sailing 2632 nm from Lahaina. I'll collate the details of our passage in the next few days and post them when completed. For now, a well deserved rest!
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