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Pan Pan - Not Part Of The Plan Plan.
The morning of the 18th of May saw the 2023 Go East Rally fleet depart the Southport Seaway for the much anticipated 800nm voyage to New Caledonia.
With favourable winds of between 15-20 knots from the SW, as the Gold Coast skyline disappeared from view and the swell began to rise, the sun dipped on the western horizon, and the business of ocean sailing began.
For Andree (the first mate), John (the captain) & James (crew member) of the vessel Lai Lai Lady the adventure was living up to their expectations. Having spent their first night at sea under full sail and averaging just over 9.0kts SOG, all was going to plan; however, soon after daybreak, a Pan Pan call by the trimaran Iria would mark the beginning of an adventure of a different kind...
Read the full story in the July AHOY Sailing News.
