T1 going strong

T1 going strong and expecting an upgrade to T3 this afternoon. Even Tai Pak is covered with whitecaps, I'm eager to go out, and maybe I will...

Trouble is, if I were to train with Paul and Yuki tonight, I need to get on the bus by 1500. Oh, to launch or not to launch, that is the problem.

[edited to say]

Paul Caffyn's books arrived today!!  Between a stormy sea and a pile of books on NZ water, I'm in heaven!

T3 now, hiking cancelled tonight, so I can launch my boat ^____^

Bulletin issued at 13:00 HKT 11/Jul/2009

Tropical Cyclone Warning  At 110300 UTC, Tropical Depression over the South China Sea with central pressure 994 hectopascals was centred within 60 nautical miles of two zero point zero degrees north (20.0 N) one one four point eight degrees east (114.8 E) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 12 knots for the next 24 hours.  Maximum winds near the centre are estimated to be 30 knots.  Radius of over 2 metre waves 100 nautical miles.  Forecast position and intensity at 120300 UTC Two one point two degrees north (21.2 N) One one zero point eight degrees east (110.8 E) Maximum winds 35 knots.  Forecast position and intensity at 130300 UTC Two two point one degrees north (22.1 N) One zero seven point nine degrees east (107.9 E) Maximum winds 35 knots.  Forecast position and intensity at 140300 UTC Two three point zero degrees north (23.0 N) One zero four point nine degrees east (104.9 E) Maximum winds 20 knots.