This morning as the sun came up over the horizon at the stern, our chief mate Erin of Bermuda raised the Bermudian flag in celebration of her birthday! Sunday at Sea, a birthday and our Farewell to the South Pacific Soiree – big day on board the Picton Castle. The swell has calmed down to a manageable steady rocking and our sea legs are more developed.
Today the Danish Clipper is open for business! The well deck hasn’t seen our Danish lead seaman open shop for some time now, everyone is eager to make an appointment with the ever so talented Anders, of Denmark.
Many shipmates are busting out their personal projects while others enjoy the leisure of Sunday and read on the cool wind swept deck. This morning and afternoon have been spent party prepping! Crew members are organizing music and songs to perform, costumes, games and the South Pacific Fashion Show! It will be a fun-filled afternoon. So long South Pacific, it’s been pretty amazing. As Chief Saitol of Banam Bay once told the Captain, “I love you never die”.
From: Vanuatu
Towards: Bali
Date: Sunday, November 4, 2018
Noon Position: 13°11.5′ x 149°04.7′ E
Course + Speed: W + 5.8 kts
Wind direction + Force: ESE + 4
Swell Height + Direction: 2m + SE’ly
Weather: Sunny
Day’s Run: 137.5 nm
Passage Log: 140.2 nm
Distance to Port: 390 nm (to Cape York)
Voyage: 11473.0 nm
Sails Set: All sails except the spanker and gaff tops’l