A bit of a confused sea last night, made for a bit of a bumpy ride for a while, but things have settled this morning. Made good progress in fresh winds. All set up now for approaching cold front, with a forecast N - S change, by putting up the trisail, the first time we have used it on the whole voyage. The front has just come over as I write! Good planning! Over half way now and happy to turn our chart over, leaving Australia behind and heading towards NZ. Saw our first vessel this morning since leaving Tasmania. A large bulk carrier heading across in front of us at a distance of 5 miles.

As of 12.00 15.03.2015
Position:42' 30" S 161' 16" E
Speed: 5.5 knts
Direction: 080 T
Weather: Overcast with showers , wind SW 30knts (which has literally just blown up..glad we reduced sail this morning while it was calm!)
One large swell (2m+) from SW with lively sea
Noon - noon 152nm

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