We received the following message from KiwiRescue early this morning:
We are continuing with our enquiries today, starting with a RNZAF
KiwRescue P3 Orion aircraft overflying the general area of Peter's last
position while it transits to a separate search up at Kiribati. It will
make VHF broadcasts in the hope of getting a response. Depending how it
pans out, we may ask to divert the P3 to run a rhumbline search to
Tanner Island on it's way back from Kiribati.
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AND THEN THIS!!!!!!!!!
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From KIWI RESCUE 314.
COMMS ESTABLISHED WITH SV TROUTBRIDGE. VESSEL SUSTAINED SOME STORM
DAMAGE BUT IS MAKING WAY. DESTINATION NOUMEA. EST NEW CALEDONIA 4 DAYS.
PRESENT POSITION 19 13S 173 07E, 4-5 KTS. SOME LEAKS, PUMPS COPING. 1 X
SAIL LOST, 1 X DAMAGED, 1 X REMAINING. 1 X POB. SV TROUTBRIDGE REQUESTS
RCCNZ PASS INFO TO SV CALYPSO. SV TROUTBRIDGE ADVISED HE IS EQUIPPED
WITH EPIRB, LIFERAFT AND LIFEJACKETS AND OFF SHORE FLARE PACK.
All I can say is this type of result makes our day! I will now inform
all agencies of the fantastic result.
Bon Voyage
John Ashby
RCCNZ
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Need I say more? Once the tears of joy have subsided, I think we'll break out the last few drops of our whiskey but, then again, rather we save that for our reunion when we finally get down to New Caledonia.
5 comments:
Yes! They do!! I am absolutely delighted you have heard and this great news. "Cheers!" and enjoy the reunion with your friend!
I read your last 3 entries; departing, destination, and current situation & looked at map. It's like Vanuatu is middle finger, Suva the thumb and where Peter is heading Noumea, little finger. His destination I suspect due to being off course & necessity? You used a term on 11-24 of 'going down to' [meet up with Peter] I wish I knew how far you got heading up to Vanuatu. You're all O.K. Thank God. Sorry you also lost scuba things. Safe sailing. I look forward to update.
Thanks Calypso we are so relieved that he is ok. Thanks for all your efforts in calling for h
Great news the Peter has been contacted and is OK.
I don’t know really know Peter and I have never met but from following his blog and the odd email I know he is a man who copes with adversity. I was hoping his escape from Suva would lead to a period of relaxation and calm for him, it looks as though that’s been delayed a bit….
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