2월 22일 2200UTC (2월 23일 0700KST)에 올라온 뉴스에 의하면 3Y0X 원정팀은 여전히 섬 근처에 머물고 있는 것 같습니다. 원정시의 어려움 못지 않게 귀향길도 쉽지 않은 것 같습니다.

15ft (5 m)의 파도와 25 노트의 바람 때문에 다들 불편해 하고 있으며 배 멀미약도 이미 바닥이 난 모양입니다. 일기예보로 봐서는, 남은 짐을 옮기기 위해서, 아직도 몇일은 더 기다려야 할 것 같답니다.

그러는 동안에 아침 저녁으로 XR9A/mm 을 운용 하고 있으며, 섬에서 찍었던 17,000여장의 사진들을 정리하고 있답니다. 그 외에는 TV나 DVD 영화를 보거나, 의자에 앉아 잠을 자는 것으로 시간을 보내고 있는 것으로 보입니다.


2006 Feb 22, 2200UTC:  We are now anchored 1.2 miles off the NW coast of the island in 68 meters of water.  We are experiencing 15ft seas and winds at 25 knts gusting higher.  It is a bit uncomfortable and the team has broken out their sea sickness medications.
We are awaiting another break in the WX to retrieve our final loads.  The WX forecast is not good for another few days, so we may be here awhile.  The decision to pull the team off the island a few days early is looking better all the time.  We are QRV as XR9A/mm during the evenings and mornings here!  The rig is a ICOM 756 Pro III and a Hustler 4BTV mounted on the stern rail.

Our time is split between various activities; for example, coniderable time is being spent collecting the 17,000 photo images that the team members have taken and compiling them.  Some of the fotos are absolutely stunning.

There is also a lounge with a TV and DVD player.  Typically about half the team can be found there watching movies or asleep in their chairs.  The other hangouts are the bridge, the dining room and the specially designed ham shack and now photo compilation room.  Otherwise their only option is their small room or bunk.  Hanging about outside is not an option.

Just waiting and watching!

73 from the Peter I Team!