Minerva Reef

Progress has been reasonable with around 20k SE winds meaning that the ship was able to visit Minerva Reef on the way home. They stopped off and celebrated in traditional crew fashion with a drink or three, although if it was that Pirate's rum of Chris's they probably couldn't cope with more than one - don't think it ever saw sugar and only the colouring and label would lead you to believe it was in fact rum rather than raw spirit flavoured with vanila.

They are now on their way towards New Zealand and looking forward to getting home now. Winds continue to be kind and whilst not perfect are at least allowing them to head towards home, and not on the nose as we originally feared. It is Russell's desire to sail all the way home, so fingers crossed fair winds prevail.