13.12.2008
Approaching Kerguelen
The night went well for Temenos II, despite powerful wind reaching 30 knots.
Dominique kept his shore crew informed of his steady progress the whole
time.
Approaching Kerguelen at 0830 UT, Dominique still had a good fifteen miles
or so to go.
Though the seas have calmed as he approaches the archipelago, a localised
venturi effect has made the wind pick up again to between 20 to 25 knots.
Compelled to perform a series of tacks at the entrance to the Baie du
Morbihan and making 7 knots of boat speed with the wind on the nose,
Dominique doesn't envisage being able to moor up before 1130 UT.
At Kerguelen Dominique is likely to get help from the people present on the
island.
Translated by Kate Jennings - Expression
13.12.2008
Temenos II approaching the Baie du Morbihan, Kerguelen
Night has fallen aboard Temenos II, a night which at this time of the year
in these austral latitudes, doesn't last more than 5 hours. With seas on the
nose, Dominique has been forced to ease off the pace over the past few
hours. Despite this slight reduction in speed, the skipper should make the
Baie du Morbihan in time to take shelter there. Situated to the SE of the
Kerguelen Islands, this large harbour constitutes a safe haven. The wind is
set to build from late tomorrow leaving the monohull time to moor safely.
Temenos II is expected late morning tomorrow.
Translated by Kate Jennings - Expression
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