Relatively peaceful first night for the crew, no sea sickness, a little bit of sleeplessness and a few squalls with some rain and wind. We had one red-footed boobie reside on the bow pulpit all last night and another come join us for about 30 minutes early this morning on the stern pulpit. Its always somewhat comical to watch them trying to land on a lurching sailboat. They go round and round trying to find the proper rhythm to attain their perch. They both left with the sunrise. Still heading north in about 15 -18 knots true with a few splashes on deck. Had oatmeal with craisins, honey and nuts while listening to some of John's classical guitar CD, Paul Bernard.
0900 HST position 23 52N 157 42W, course 350M speed 7.5 kt
Had out first check-in with Valis at 2100 HST on 8A. Seven boats checked in kind of spread across the ocean with Valis and Kotuku being the only boats currently headed to Puget Sound. Everyone else is headed to some part of CA I believe.
Al
Fair winds and fair passage Kotuku! Although the race is over, you aren't forgotten.
ReplyDeleteHope the fishing is bountiful, the wind considerate and the sun forgiving.
Kevin.