SA Agulhas II

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Day 13 : 23 March 2011

Hello All

The cut off low passed us last night causing heavy rain squalls with thunder and lightning giving the air an electric feel. It all cleared up just before midnight as we entered the cold sector with the wind backing very quickly from the NE to the WNW.

The effect of the Agulhas current was also felt with us having to apply 30° of set at times due to the current pushing us further south.

This morning the NW'ly wind is hammering us and the short steep swell is slowing our progress down quite significantly. Luckily we have some time in hand so this will not influence our ETA.

Have a good afternoon and see you in the morning.

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