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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Whales Galore

7:20AM HST
48 25.38N    125 54.41W
Next Waypoint: Cape Flattery
Range: 44NM

We just sailed through a huge pod of whales. We believe humpbacks. One even came within a few feet of Music. A few feet!! We are still spotting blows some distance off in front of us. But, what a greeting, particularly after the winds and seas of last night.

So close, but the winds have gone light (8Kt and less) and we must save our fuel. It would not due to run out just as we approach the Straits.

10:00 (HST)
48 25.06N   125 33.00W

I measured about 20 Gal fuel in take so started motoring with 30NM to Cape Flattery & 10 more to Neah Bay, 40 total. Engine rpm = 2000; Speed at present = about 6kt with push from the swell even though there is no wind.

Wish us luck & hope that we have at least 10-15 gal of fuel.

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