GOLD COAST 190600ZNOV11 SKED

date 19.11.11

LAT 45 23.3s

LONG 172 43.2e

DTF 705

ETA 0600 24 NOV 11

WEATHER: wind 150/10 sea 3 swell 180/1 cloud 3/8 st, baro 1010.1

SKIPPERS BLOG

Gold Cast has seen every type of wind today from 45kts from the south west

to 5kts from the north east. Current weather patterns are slightly

unpredictable and not as forecasted on the GRIB files received, and the

weather in the coming days is equally as diverse resulting in some very

challenging tactical situations.

As Gold coast Australia is in stealth mode I can not give too much away

with our position, course, or speed over ground however we are making good

progress towards Taraunga and placing ourselves in a promising position

for the new wind that is expected to arrive tomorrow.

Whilst conditions are very pleasant at the moment, allowing crew some much

earned and needed respite and drying time, the forecasted conditions

tomorrow evening are not so pleasant and we will be gearing up for 40kt

headwinds as we make our way north.

Our northerly course has already resulted in some increase in temperature

which is thoroughly enjoyed by the crew as they bathe in the first

sunlight that we have seen in weeks.BT