Quick hello from Coffs Harbor, where we've pulled in for some fuel, water, and showers. We're having a great time so far, nice group, although I did overhear a quick phone conversation in which the owner, Neil, hollered "Pan, pan, pan!" and told Norm that the crew was "revolting" -- I wasn't quite sure how to take it. Still and all, I think he likes us and nobody has been asked to walk the plank so far.

Sailing has been spotty, with winds all over the place, but when she's undersail, Spirit 7 does a great job. And we're puzzling over the fuel usage, which seems quite minimal, now that we've topped off.

Weather looks a bit wet for the nex week; we've got an overcast sky today and more inconsistent winds in our forecast, but nothing serious ahead.

Must yeild computer to spouse, more when we get to Sydney!

Cheers from the crew of Spirit 7.