Cloud 9's NZ cruise

8.30am. I spoke to Steve because the wind has dropped a lot here in Auckland and is moving around to the North West.
It is still blowing 20kts NE at the Mercs but Steve's going to up anchor and stick his nose outside for a look.
Metservice is saying there is a 4m NE swell running so the seas will still be big but it will drop as the wind goes to the west.
I'll keep the position map updated regularly if he moves.
10.30am Still blowing 20knts with 3m swells so sitting tight.
2pm Up anchored and sailing into 15kt northerly and rough seas for the last step to Milford.
7pm Turned the corner and now into the home waters of the Hauraki Gulf. What a relief. Sailed through the night to anchor off Milford at 2am. ME

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Vessel Name:	Cloud 9
Vessel Make/Model:	Farr 9.2 30ft. Built 1985
Hailing Port:	Milford Cruising Club. Auckland. NZ
Crew:	Steve Horne
About:	Round the bouys racing for many years. 28000 nautical blue water miles sailed on yacht deliveries
Extra:	Steve Horne sailing solo on his Farr 9.2; Cloud 9, is attempting to circumnavigate New Zealand over about 4 months. This blog has been set up so that Steve can update friends and family of his progress and so we can also share in his experiences. Cell phone coverage will be patchy and when Steve [...] is able he will send images and more detail. While sailing we’ll try to update the blog with a daily position fix on google earth via satphone. If there are no updates, don’t call the coastguard saying that we’ve lost Steve, It will probably be due to technology or our ability to master it. If we don’t get any updates while Steve’s ashore; he’s probably enjoying himself too much. Blog comments are welcomed (and moderated) and the email address for any other stuff is nzcloudnine@gmail.com. Mike Elliott More
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