Happy fourth of July, Kotuku had a wonderful day sailing wing on wing w/o even one gybe while averaging 7 knots. Had a couple of visits by White sided dolphins, one that lasted nearly 20 minutes. Brendan got some good shots and ran out of camera memory. Then he laid down on the bow with his hand over the side and came very close to touching a dorsal fin. One other close passage with a whale, minke or smaller humpback? Another close call with a huge old log covered with weed and barely floating. It would have left a big mark. Crew is coming around with everybody eating something at least, maybe getting their sea legs. At 1830 we are about 10 miles off Coquille River, 340 miles to go to the Gate. Enjoy the fireworks, we are close enough to shore to hope to be able to see them.