Thursday, 12th February 2009
lat. 42 ° 10 'S;
long. 140 ° 40'E , route east South-east, winds from the south about 10-15
knots, upwind speed close starboard tack.
The sky is always cloudy, moderate sea rough,
the temperature is around 13-16° C inside and 10-12 outside board and the humidity is
always high.
Hello world!
As usual here's the weekly update by
board Onitron I-Autoprestige. At the last week we walked well, the wind is never
missed, and if all goes well for the day on Sunday we abeam of Tasmania. Also
this time we move far from the ground and there will not be possible to see it!
On board there is optimism for this important step that will give us access to
the Pacific Ocean .... the only concern these days is to be blocked by a large
area of high pressure that extends well laterally, including large Australia and
Tasmania. We are inside, it was inevitable scan, only hope that the wind
even if weak, is always present as it has done so far.
Precisely at this time and
very close to us going on the passage of the center of the anticyclones, which
leads in our area wind, to be followed (hopefully soon!), bearing winds. On
board as they descend toward the South is increasingly cold and sometimes to
create a bit of warmth in the cabin light small cooking stove that works well
for this purpose. The type of gas that is present in the cylinders has a high power heater, in a very short time we have a cabin a
little warmer .. when night falls even further south for the transition of New
Zealand and Cape Horn .. we cover a little more but will resist them .. really
cool! As for the weather followed us from our important "ground staff" made up
of Antonio, Rosaria, Laura and Daniele that in addition to this update the site
every day which is always more lively and interesting! Besides them we wanted to
thank all the visitors who are the true soul of this adventure .... and
especially a friend who since the beginning of the journey we constantly update
and method on the facts of the day, we can't connect Internet for
reasons of installation and cost. .... from the international crisis, the
upcoming vote in Sardinia, to chronicle the Championship .. .. We are well
informed on everything! Thanks Cesare! It 'important to know how things are
going .... feel closer to reality.
Well! as always send a great
greeting to all our supporters! At the next update ..... in the Pacific! Bye by
Piero and Vittiorio and Red ..!
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