WET 'N' NOT SO WILD IN THE TROPICS

Monday 3 May, 1930 hours Aussie EST. Position 10 09S, 155 19E

Becalmed, raining, hot and humid!!

We passed the eastern tip of PNG last night but still haven't
seen land. The only sign of land are the coconuts that keep
floating past ......... with the Trade winds behind and it is hot
and humid. The winds are much lighter so we are able to start
using the auto pilot and get a bit more rest. We have had a lot
of rain and have started collecting water from the mainsail.

A bird took the chance of a free ride with us - it was happily
perched out on the end of the spinnaker pole. All was going  well
until I did a big round-up and it wasn't seen again. I guess it
thought flying was safer.

Teresa

Ed's note: The latest ARGOS update (2 May, 2300 hours UTC) shows
Montane is in 3rd place in her class and 7th overall. Also, Dave
and Teresa would like to convey their great appreciation for all
the warm words of encouragement that have been flowing to their
Web site :-)