First off I would just like to say: FUCK YEAH!! I am sure you have heard but I would like to express how supremely happy and relieved I am that both DOMA and Prop 8 have been declared unconstitutional. It's about time our country took a progressive step forward. Love and equality for all. Suck on that all you haters.
In other news, we have around 20 knots of wind, our current speed is around 8 knots and we have approximately 165 miles left to across the Gulf of Carpenteria. The seas are not exactly the "washing-machine" conditions that they have been known to be and really, we have great weather, but it is still a bit rolly.
Nevertheless, spirits are high aboard S/V Rutea this morning. Wishing you well from the middle of nowhere.
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At 6/26/2013 11:41 PM (utc) Rutea's position was 10°53.44'S 139°43.78'E
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Just wanted to pop in and say hello. You have a new follower now eagerly awaiting updates. Super jealous of your journey; you're living my dream! Back home in San Diego, there was very little wind today and the morning started out foggy. This week I'm teaching eighteen little kids to sail, ages eight to fourteen. As our little armada of bobbing bathtub Sabots floated across Mission Bay, our adventure was only slightly less exciting than your 1,500 nautical mile trip around Australia. Keep the updates coming, and please do post lots of pictures on FB. Godspeed, sail safe. ~Derek Stakelum
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