Noon to noon run: 86 NM
Time of position: 18:11
Lat/Lon: 12 deg 58.77'N; 117 deg 04.7951'W
Course: 259 deg Mag
Next Waypoint: 6 deg N; 126 deg W
Wind: Mostly about 150 t0 DDW at 8 knots or less Avg boat speed 3-5 kts
Abrupt changes in the ITCZ yesterday have spun incredibly light winds into our entire area of sail. With our waypoint at 6 deg N and 126W still 675 NM away, and with the blanket of light winds over the entire area it seems our best option is just to stay the course for a day or two and see where we get and what changes in wind velocity and direction might occur. We can only sail at 245 and 195 at best so we will jibe from board to board to approximate our intended route as best we can given the conditions.
Emptied 4 jerry jugs of diesel into the fuel tank and it was nice to free up the deck space. Then we set up the rigging for the spinnaker pole on the port side, so now we can run wing on wing with genoa polled out on either side as needed.
Bob: All is well onboard, and John D continues to deliver hearty, scrumptious meals, as well as his wry humor we all expect and love!
Bye for Now, John
1 comment:
Ola From your Mexican cruising Amigos We can still here you in La Cruz on the evening single side band net! Hope the winds improve..sounds like you are having fun in spite. Couldn't quite hear the ukulele!
Fair winds Dick & Anne
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