After leaving Sydney on 31.1.09 we spent a swift and rocky night sailing in 15 to 30 knot (16 to 33 mph) winds and reaching speeds up to 19 knots (21mph) while surfing the wakes. That is screaming in sailing terms. We Made our 245 mile trip in 24 hrs under sail.

I spent this trip getting my sea legs, which means I was sea sick pretty much all of the trip. but woke up feeling MuCH better.

Our stopping point is the last port in south western Australia, Eden town in two fold bay. This is where passage seekers across the Bass straight wait for the right weather to go. If one doesn’t get it right it can be a very dangerous crossing. The passage lies in what is called the “roaring forties” and is one of the toughest crossings on the planet.

We are watching the weather keenly, and are seeing tomorrow has a window. If all stays as is we will be departing then.