We've been going for 3 days and expect to reach the halfway point to Tonga in a few hours. We've decided not to go to Minerva Reef as there's going to be a bit of breeze around there and then wind forward for trip to Tonga. From where we are now we can keep sailing downwind or aft of beam the whole way. Yesterday was like a casual sail out to Waiheke, but today is a bit more like offshore sailing. Swells are about 2.5m and we've got 25 knots. Boat's sailing fabulously. Paige did another good night helping with the night watches and is now busy designing dresses with colouring pencils. All very happy and enjoying the yachting..