It is always calmer in the morning so we decided to get going earlier to enjoy an easier motor into

I took over from Rowan around 2:30am, at least it was much easier as the moon had risen and made

We got going as soon as it was light, always easier leaving as we can follow our track in exactly.

We left as soon as Rowan woke up as we knew it was going to be a long passage, all

It was a nice feeling not jumping out of bed early to get the anchor up. It was a good

We woke up to brighter skies and calm winds which was a relief as we set off west. Engines on

It was a rushed start to the day as Andy sent a message she had managed to get an earlier

We left early to take advantage of the calm waters, it was straight forward leaving the atoll and it was

We got going as soon as possible as the wind is calmer in the mornings and tends to build up

The wind was howling from first daylight. Rowan went for a snorkel after breakfast but it didn’t last long, it