Cold enough on watch last night to need trousers. Very light breeze from the SE was enough to have us motor sailing most of the night.  The action is more comfortable and the fuel consumption lower.  68 miles to half way and we should have enough fuel for the whole trip if the light winds continue as predicted.

Position: 25°10’S 176°10’E [-25.17,176.18] at 06:50 GMT+12 Sat 16th, BST 19:50 15th October
24hr run: 146 miles by GPS, Log 131 (Favourable current of 0.6 knots)
668 miles to Whangarei, NZ. ETA at 5 knots: 19:45 Thurs 21st October NZ Summer Time
Wind: East 5 knots Sea: smooth with S swell 1.5m
Sky:  50% cloud cover