Weighed anchor in light wind conditions for a 20 mile passage to Samadai Reef, following the channel behind the reefs. The anchorage was very secure and quiet overnight and the forecast strong northerlies never materialised.
Position 24° 39.190′ N 35° 08.672′ E
COG 335T
SOG 4.5kt
Log 11,098 nm
Engine 367.9 h
After a day of mostly motoring and a couple of hours windward sailing in lumpy seas we anchored in calm water in 12m over sand and coral patches. Very snug. One could certainly ride out a gale here, as long as it is from the North-East.
Position 24° 37.126′ N 35° 10.843′ E
COG 329T
SOG 2.4kt
Log 11,098 nm
Engine 367.9 h
Woke up to NW winds of about 10 knots and a forecast for lighter winds all day until about midnight. It means motoring, but we will put 46 miles in the bank by going to Gez Wadi Gimal today while conditions allow. Missed out on snorkelling Dolphin Reef unfortunately.
Position 24° 09.478′ N 35° 42.451′ E
COG 042T
SOG 0.0kt
Log 11,051 nm
Engine 360.9 h
Anchored in 11m over sand. Put out 70m of chain. It is still blowing 20-25 knots from the NNE but it is very flat here in the lagoon. We will probably stay here a day or two and go snorkelling. We went for a drink on Arial1, a Morgan 60 with three Aussies and a South African on board. Laughed till our sides hurt!
Position 24° 09.474′ N 35° 42.446′ E
COG 061T
SOG 0.0kt
Log 11,051 nm
Engine 360.3 h