We are motoring again due to light winds. It has been the slowest passage we have done for a long time, but it is all about to change according to Bruce our meteorologist. The sky is darkening to the southwest and the barometer has started to drop! Tonight we expect heavy rain, squalls and strong winds from the SW as a change blows through. The wind will remain strong for tomorrow and the next day and tend SE so the angle will be good for us to head straight to Coffs harbour with good speed.

We have already put the third reef in place on the mainsail and the small staysail is ready to haul up when required without going forward. Everything is snugged down, we are just waiting for it now.