Fiji - New Caledonia - Wednesday

Satphone report:
Position 19degrees 19 minutes S; 175 degrees 16 minutes E.
sailing at 6 knots, course 235.  Wind 10-15 knots from 080.
477 miles to reef entry New Cal!
At sea again!  We left Vuda point marina early tuesday and headed out through the reef into  a moderate breeze right on the nose, choppy seas and a rolling swell.  Wind has come around to the East with more comfortable seas, mostly overcast skies.  Forecast light winds tomorrow.