The wind has turned against them now but it is nothing compared to what we are suffering here in NZ. With 50k+ gale force winds most of Auckland and Northland was without power for up to 4 hours this morning. Here in Christchurh we had snow and it is freezing. By comparison the ship is making steady progress motor sailing at 6 knots getting warmer by the day. Russell advises that they will turn North and set course for Rarotonga in another 2 days.