20nm from Opua.

But, is 2235 (10:35PM for you landlubbers) and its dark. And the Bay of Islands has, well, lots of islands. So rather than go in while its dark they are slowing down to get there at first light.

Fear not the weather is still perfect, the wind, the currents, all going their way. Even the sea state is happy, 6’ waves of the aft quarter. They are moving along at 5ish knots.

So in a few hours, perhaps 8 or 9 she will arrive at the quarantine dock which is floating in the middle of the harbour not connected to land. Officials will check them for marine life hygiene then let them touch land.

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The voyage is nearly done.