The Voyage Begins Again....
08 July 2010
UPDATE REPORT THREE - 8 JULY 2010
Having spent the last five days in Port awaiting favourable weather conditions, the excited crew set sail from the Port at New Plymouth this afternoon. Radio contact resumed at 1900 hours this evening.
Name of Cadet Sending Message from Yacht
Leading Cadet Scott McFadyen
Receiver of Message at Nelson
Ens. Ehau
Yacht Position
Lat. 38°43'40 south Long. 173°50'0 east
Course
Heading 330 degrees true north
Speed
6 knots motor sailing
Weather Conditions
Rolling swell
Conditions on Board
Crew in good spirits
Highlight of the Day
Leaving the Port of New Plymouth
Message from Milo Coldren
The crew are in their 'element'.
Maria has a special message: "Happy Birthday Georgia"
Next planned radio message tomorrow (Friday 9 July 2010) at 1900 hours.