Isis X enroute to Noumea days 2, 3 and 4!

As predicted the winds strengthened, 20+kts, and backed east as we progressed along our course but were still able to stay just south of the rhumbline. As it evolved we remained on starboard tack from Caloundra until the reef off Noumea which was a long 760nm leg.

Life on Isis was hard on the Isis crew as we launched off waves into mid air doing 10kts but galley slave Alison didn't miss a beat as we continually were served hot and hearty meals to keep our energy up.

Late afternoon on the last day saw us putting in several tacks up the outside of the reef were we entered the lagoon doing 10kts in the dark to our exciting finish in the Noumea Harbour.

The trip/"cruise" took 4 days 9 hours and after filling in customs/immigration forms we relaxed in the cockpit of Isis for a well earned drink with our allocated "Godfather" Roy who will be looking after us during our stay.