Port Blair to Havelock #7

25 Dec 2011 | Start 1306, finish: 1800 | Eng hrs: 1805.4 – 1810.6 | Avg RPM: 2,500 | Conditions: 1m seas with 20kt winds on the bow, increasing to heavy chop

After provisioning in Port Blair and unsuccessfully trying to activate Airtel data plan on our phones (in fact, foreigners are not even allowed to have SIM cards in India!), we departed Chatham Island. Did not radio CONTROL before leaving, and they later called and politely scolded us. Due to our late start, we would arrive after dark (sun sets at 5pm). Motored into the wind. Mainsail did nothing, or hurt our speed, so we pulled that in too. Easy motor, lots of ferries going to Havelock. Payal got sick from her first (rough) time at sea in conjunction with a cold she was fighting. Easy anchor in 9m, gently sloping sand all the way. Could have gone in closer.