We left Palmerston at first light yesterday. We had planned on staying a bit longer, but it was a bit too weird for us. I felt like we had been plunked down in the Stepford Wives movie set. Everything that we were "allowed" to see wasn't quite as it was. A fabulous experience though and not to be missed. More about this in the blog update on Friday.
Our original plan was to head for Beveridge Reef, which is a two night sail. Yesterday and last night we had a lovely sail; fairly calm seas and consistent, although light winds. It doesn't look like the weather gods are going to be shining on us though, as the forecast calls for higher winds (20 plus knots), squalls and high seas of 3 - 31/2 metres. We have decided to alter course to head straight for Nieu as we suspect Beveridge will be untenable. This will take another 2 days/nights and will most likely test my newfound sailing courage. It has now just started to pour - and so it begins.
A big thank you to Cindy on Beachouse for giving me the tip about napping for 20 minutes at a time while on watch. It does work and I'm not exhausted anymore, which is great considering that we'll need our energy for the conditions that are coming our way. THANKS!!!!
I'll do an update tomorrow morning, weather permitting.
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