Noon to noon run: 144.8 NM
Time of position: 16:30
Lat/Lon: 10 deg 51.70'S; 146 deg 51.49'W
Course: 005 deg Mag
Current Speed: about 7Kt
Next Waypoint: 00 deg 00.00'N (equator); 145 deg 00.00'W
661 NM distance
We sailed through two squalls at the end of
Steve's watch and the beginning of mine (about 9PM)last night and in between
them set a reef in the main. It was a good thing too, because the second squall
had winds of about 30Kts. Leaving the second squall behind we sailed into clear
skies and about an hour later, I saw a beautiful orange three quarter moon rise
as the stars slowly winked out in its presence. Early morning hours we see two
planets grow incredibly bright long before sunrise. Which planets they are - I
have no clue. But they are impressive.
Today winds continue at about 15Kts, and we expect more
squalls tonight. The grib files show us that a series of low pressure cells or
fronts are sweeping the are at about 5 degrees south but they should have moved
on long before we get there.
John Knepper has gotten into the swing of things and is
doing quite well despite his recent years of nonsailing, and he is most
knowledgeable and helpful with issues that develop onboard. For those of you
who do not know him, John is a superb wood craftsman and has built a Nordic 44
out of wood and sailed it with his wife to the Sea of Cortez back in the mid
nineties. Having worked for other boat builders his experience at boat construction
and maintenance is invaluable.
It is time for me to go on watch.
Cheers,
John
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