We are leaving for Suvarov Island(Suwarrow) in about one hour
(0330 Zulu Aug 21). This island-atoll is part of the Northern
Cooks Islands and is uninhabited, except for a caretaker. It is
a national park and fairly popular with sailors. The route will
take us north of Maupiti and Motu One on a course of about 275
degrees magnetic. The entrance to Suvarov is at South 13
degrees 14 minutes and West 163 degrees 06 minutes, about 689
nautical miles from Bora-Bora. The forecast is for light winds
for the first 24 to 36 hours then moderate winds thereafter. We
should arrive Saturday morning local time.
M.