abt 120 nm to go to Neiafu, on Vavau. Will arrive tomorrow morning. For dinner, Half a cabbage, 1 capsicum, no meat, tins for Africa....but it will be special. Some bread remains but only useful for foam insulation.

motor sailing heading directly to Vavau now. Niue 62 nm off on starboard side. 277 nm to top end of Vavau. Crew well, looking forward to getting there.

weather settling, motor sailing again, 440 nm to go. Forecast inclement weather at Vavau, appears to be heading elsewhere, so we are now heading direct. All well on board.

wind and sea moderating, heading west now, still rocking too much for cooking to any degree. Next point of interest Beveridge reef. Passing by tomorrow after lunch at this rate. The crew thinks we should stop there for a few drinks.

wind and sea moderating, heading west now, still rocking too much for cooking to any degree. Next point of interest Beveridge reef. Passing by tomorrow after lunch at this rate. The crew thinks we should stop there for a few drinks.

very windy all last night, rained for 6 hours. Much improved now, and settling over next few days. About 4-5 days to go, although told trough forecast for end of week in Vavau.

heading south to 21s latitude to try avoid squash zone, heavily reefed, ride pretty comfortable, had unwanted shower standing in the companionway steps, from large wave. All okay on board

wind and sea building, heavily reefed, aiming for 21 s to avoid strong winds to the north. Not much cooking going on, but everyone well, and cheerful. Had an unwanted shower when a big wave washed through the dodger and doused me standing in stairwell. Passed east of Aitutaki early this morning, , would like some nice weather please.

pushed through convergence zone yesterday, squally rain showers, with SE wind change. Evening winds 15-20 G25. Eased overnight to 12 knots currently. Cold breeze overnight, but now sun is shining. Aitutaki is about 55 nm in front of us. We are heading south to avoid strong winds predicted by Met guru Bob McDavitt. Yellow fin tuna caught yesterday was made into ceviche- very good.

further attempt to get correct format to message. I'm told position reports not getting through to YIT website tracking, can someone let me know if this worked, thanks, short emails to: mark.claxton@satphone.me

sailing now in light winds, wing on wing, very pleasant day. It's so exciting two of the crew are asleep.

sailing now in light winds, wing on wing, very pleasant day. It's so exciting two of the crew are asleep.

motor sailing downwind. About to pass last remote French Polynesian atoll, Maupihaa. Passed 3 yachts overnight. Double strike at sunset, landed 1 tuna. Heading south soon on advice of met guru Bob McDavitt. All okay on board. Intention is to sail directly to Vavau.

satphone test #2

test from iridium Go. Short emails to : mark.claxton@satphone.me

Leaving Borabora soon for Neiafu, Tonga.

corrected position Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Mark Claxton <mark.claxton@xtra.co.nz> > > To: send@yit.co.nz > Subject: Diamond Girl > >

At CNI Raiatea, readying DG for trip, Nav lights playing up, may need a sparky. It's warm and cloudy here , with episodic rain. Expensive place to live, time to leave! Aim to go to Borabora in next few days, before leaving foe Niue. > > Sent from my iPad

corrected position Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Mark Claxton <mark.claxton@xtra.co.nz> > > To: send@yit.co.nz > Subject: Diamond Girl > >

At CNI Raiatea, readying DG for trip, Nav lights playing up, may need a sparky. It's warm and cloudy here , with episodic rain. Expensive place to live, time to leave! Aim to go to Borabora in next few days, before leaving foe Niue. > > Sent from my iPad

At CNI Raiatea, readying DG for trip, Nav lights playing up, may need a sparky. It's warm and cloudy here , with episodic rain. Expensive place to live, time to leave! Aim to go to Borabora in next few days, before leaving foe Niue. Sent from my iPad

Plan to leave Raiatea end of September enroute Niue, Tonga for Opua.