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Today started off with a passing squall giving me a very wet wake-up while reefing down and trying to catch it on camera (see pic below). I'd have thought it was pretty clear that I was wide awake after the first wave but apparently not. To think that some people start their day with a quiet coffee!
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Another Day
Mostly just the usual out here today, still flying along really nicely, any tips on avoiding speed cameras?! A few squalls have kept me busy reefing in and out and I spent a lot of my down time today catching up on a little sleep after being kept awake last night with a passing boat and a few little squalls.
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Flying Along and Mangos
Heeled over, under full sail and throwing water everywhere Ella's Pink Lady has been flying along today. It can't just be me that's busting to get south! The wind has come round to the east a little more, meaning that we've been able to ease off the wind a little, making life a little more comfortable and reach along directly south.
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Washing Machine
It hasn't been the most amazing out here today, overcast, squally and the sea has been a bit of a mess, it must be a lot like the inside of a washing machine! Bob predicted that the swell would become a little uncomfortable with an east going current clashing with the south easterly wind and believe me, he was right! I have to admit my mood was reflecting the grey sky for a while this afternoon so I had to give myself a good talking to, it didn't take much and I'm right back to feeling 100% positive again.
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South Again
We crossed back into the southern hemisphere this evening, its nice to be back home! I said a quick hi to Neptune and thanked him for the fish! Still no sign of the big red line though, I'm starting to think that all this water must have washed it away?!
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Finally a Fish!
Yes I'm more than a little pleased and very relieved to report that I finally got a fish! (see pic below). That was starting to get a bit silly. My best guess is that it's a yellow fin tuna, its not huge but I'm sure that there will be plenty for everyone! I can't say that there would be many fisherman who would be proud of the mess I made filleting it. I'm just glad there was no one here to witnesses the whole thing, but practice makes perfect right?!
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Around Kiritimati Island
Winds on the nose and a current against us for the last few days has made for pretty painful progress, we're only just getting close to Kiritimati (Christmas) Island now. All going to plan we should be around and clear by the morning, it'll be a relief to have a bit of sea room and to be making progress south again.
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Northern Hemisphere
No change that I can see. The water is still blue, the waves are still rolling and the wind still blowing, but apparently now the water splashing across the deck and slipping away behind Ella's Pink Lady, is northern hemisphere water!
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Shooting Star and Crossing the Line Tomorrow!
I'm not much of an Astronomer but with all this talk of meteor showers last night, I was keeping an extra good eye out and did see the most amazing shooting star. It was so bright and big that I was actually a bit spooked before realizing what it was. But I can't tell you what I wished for though!
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Comments
"wind and spray in my face watching us blast along. I can't see myself ever getting bored of that one!"
Now, that's a quote, I love it.
You've said it in one there Jess, you ain't ever going to forget any of these moments.
Living life to the fullest, yeah... your definitely taking that one head on !
I'm loving your blog posts and videos, especially as quite a few days can sneak past between check ins on my behalf at this time of year.
I have to say how much your "wake up" shot of the wave punching over the boat, totally rocks... way good that one. What camera are you using out there....maybe a Lumix ?.
Anyway, stay focused and stay safe, and hell......enjoy the ride as I know you are definitely doing. Your already in the history books girl and way up there with Australia's young achievers.
Kudos.
Mal (Wendy and Samara) both in bed !
fair winds to fill your sails, nice seas and Jess always clipped on!
Carole (Mackay)
WOAH !!! that's some pretty strong wind, hope EPL is not to uncomfortable down below, I remeber when we used to head into the wind on our boat we were basically living upside down.
Stay positive
Saraya :-)
Mel, Gold Coast QLD