Now we have spent two weeks on the sea, it is a strange feeling being in a confined space in the middle of the ocean for such a long time. Here we are though and we should reach the 1000Nm line tonight, that means that we have done 2/3 of our passage. We still have not decided whether to go straight to Tahiti, at the moment we are going with the wind and will make up our minds when we get closer.

The last two days we have been experiencing some harder winds, between 15 and 30kts, especially during nights, it is strange how the wind always increases as the sun goes down and the seas grow with double. Last night we were hit by several squalls and had a bit of a rough and tumble surfing down big braking waves in 30+ knots. We took down the main and continued only with the genoa so we were fine, it did though feel like riding a wild horse. Last night was the first night when the moon came out early lighting our path through the ocean, it was a beautiful smiling Souther Hemisphere moon.

We have not had any luck fishing unfortunately, yesterday we had two close calls but both times the fish got away, I guess it will be tinned tuna for dinner today. Last night me and the boys baked cinnamon rolls, they came out somewhat anemic but the taste was delicious.

Today the boys have a break from school, they have been working very hard so they deserve a day off, as does their teacher. Felix has already finished 2/3 of his reception year and with this rate will go to year one in Australia, we will see, I have tried to slow him down but he is reluctant. Max has been working hard as well, he prefers play to work though. The sun is shining and we have another beautiful day, we continue our journey slowly but hopefully safely. The last two weeks have been good hopefully our remaining time here on the ocean will be the same.

Goodbye for now and you will here from us again in a few days!!!

MF