“We are continuing to sail in powerful weather pattern, with wind toping up to 45 knots. Massive swell pushing the boat towards east. Deck light bulb burn down, but I don’t need light in the cockpit – I know every rope by size and texture of the cover. Today switched from AOR-E to Indian Ocean satellite for Sat-C terminal. My Inmarsat mobile number is registered in Indian Ocean. I recon there are another 3 weeks to finish line and even getting close to Albany – I will have to stay below 45 South. It means getting home does not mean getting to warmer waters. I will have to come up sharp from South, just before Albany. I can feel as we are getting close to finish – weather getting harder and colder, but we also toughen up sailing ACRT and the boat is good shape. All day rain or wet snow. I can count all sunny days I had. That is OK – will get plenty of sunshine in Albany. I am in good mood – road home. Regards – Fedor”