In a brief lull between the gales Ross delivered our new headsail this morning. We're very pleased; excellent workmanship, extra finishing touches and delivered as promised. Normally we'd have gone out for a sail with Ross for final checks and adjustments to the leech and luff lines but the wind forecast was 30 to 35 knots so we'll wait until next week.
The only remaining three items before we can leave for south island are the SSB repair, delivery of a part from Amel in France and a weather window. The SSB is in the hands of Hans who thinks he needs to order a part. The part from France is in the hands of Fedex and local customs office who are dragging their feet over giving clearance to release and the weather is in the hands of Thor who keeps sending nasty lows full of rain and strong wind from the wrong direction. It's looking increasingly like we'll be spending this Christmas in Opua or sailing out into the Bay of Islands.
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