We bailed on the east around 1000, found the wind we left 2 days ago (when we should have jibed) and are sailing (yes) again due north. We just could get across the front no matter what we did (even motoring all night). It seemed to going east as fast as the boat. Now the problem is how to maintain some semblance of sailing over the next 48/72 hrs to be in a position to get the re-established NW flow forecast for 96 hrs from now. Had a six hour layover by a small sandpiper seeking a refuge from the drizzle/mist but it was a long ways from shore. Hope it finds its way. Late this afternoon had a swim by of a mother daughter whale duo. Black bodies, significant hooked dorsal fin way back from the blowhole, estimate at 40-50 ft long of the adult, no mist from breathing, headed to gulf of Alaska, guessing sei, maybe minke but looked to be too big. Cheers, Al
1700 PDT position 43 50N 142 24W course 015M speed 7.0 DTF 783 wind WSW 9 kt
What Al doesn't mention is that John came down with a bit of a bug. He got expert medical advice from our trusty Medical Officer (thanks Emily, you rock!), and is already on the mend. Nothing like a well oiled team, even when they are now back ashore.
Go Kotuku! 783 miles to go, making 7 knots. Hmmm....can they keep it up? At least they have whales to keep them company. Hope Steve is taking lots of pictures!
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