3Y0Z Bouvet Island DX Pedition News. 1445 UTC:
Position: 53 degrees 42 minutes South, 0.41 degrees West.
Heading 58 degrees.
Speed 7 knots.
The wind is from 165 degrees and pushing us along in moderate following seas.
Our ride is now considerably smoother than earlier, today.
We did pass through some ice between 1200 and 1300 UTC.
The sea is clear now.
We are headed for Capetown, South Africa.
This is the safest and most expedient course for us.
We thank those who have expressed concern and good wishes.
We are, of course, very, very disappointed.
We are slowed, but safe.
Ralph, KØIR
Position: 53 degrees 42 minutes South, 0.41 degrees West.
Heading 58 degrees.
Speed 7 knots.
The wind is from 165 degrees and pushing us along in moderate following seas.
Our ride is now considerably smoother than earlier, today.
We did pass through some ice between 1200 and 1300 UTC.
The sea is clear now.
We are headed for Capetown, South Africa.
This is the safest and most expedient course for us.
We thank those who have expressed concern and good wishes.
We are, of course, very, very disappointed.
We are slowed, but safe.
Ralph, KØIR
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