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KvK-nummer: 41042397

RSIN: 8042.42.458

Running down wind in a southerly gale

5 October 2016 - Fairtransport

DATE:04102016 GMT:2201 POS:45 04.4 N, 29 19.5 W COG:050 SOG:8.2
GENERAL SYNOPSIS: ON BOARD THE TRES HOMBRES
WIND DIR & SPD:WNW 5
CURRENT DIR:ENE
CLOUDS:8/8
SEA STATE:3 meters
SEA TEMP:
AIR TEMP:
AIR PRES:1009.5

Great day sailing down wind in a southerly gale. Heading for the English Channel. So much rain and surfing. The watch on deck is now sleeping tight. Ship and crew are great.
Best regards,
Captain and Crew

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