John has less than 300 miles to go - yeah! Some of you have asked about an ETA but we sailors are a superstitious lot and don't want to jinx anything. So we're not prediciting an ETA yet. But I'm hoping it will be this weekend.
Music Position 18:00
38 27.832 N
130 50.493 W
38 27.832 N
130 50.493 W
HI Dear,
09/17; 0900 and we took down the spinnaker as we were getting lifted to the north too much, but we got about 100 miles out of it from 17:15 yesterday to right now - yeah. Part of the winds lifting us north were due to the low passing to the north and us still being south, but still slightly in front of its center. As it passes we should start getting lifted and be able to sail more to our destination, but that probably won't happen for several more hours, and maybe even not until tomorrow.
12 noon: So now its back to a double reefed main and furled genoa (to the second reef), 20-24 knots of wind, busy seas, and sailing on a close reach, but as close as we can to the GGB. Even so, we're still getting pushed north more than we want to. In the next couple of days, however, we will not always be sailing as fast as we currently are. And, while at this moment it doesn't look like the hi will reform in front of us, if we are still out here after the low passes, then we will most likely have to deal with "dirty air" from this lows passing.
1700: It's still blowing like stink (20-25 kt) and we've reefed the genoa to about 80% now and are still making 6.5 to 7.5 kt through the water. Next, we'll start spilling air from our main to slow us down. I sure hope this low passes soon.
1800: We just tucked in the third reef in the main and boat speed is still 6.5 to 7.5 - It feels slower though but the boat doesn't seem to be working quite as hard.
XXOOXXOO,
Me
09/17; 0900 and we took down the spinnaker as we were getting lifted to the north too much, but we got about 100 miles out of it from 17:15 yesterday to right now - yeah. Part of the winds lifting us north were due to the low passing to the north and us still being south, but still slightly in front of its center. As it passes we should start getting lifted and be able to sail more to our destination, but that probably won't happen for several more hours, and maybe even not until tomorrow.
12 noon: So now its back to a double reefed main and furled genoa (to the second reef), 20-24 knots of wind, busy seas, and sailing on a close reach, but as close as we can to the GGB. Even so, we're still getting pushed north more than we want to. In the next couple of days, however, we will not always be sailing as fast as we currently are. And, while at this moment it doesn't look like the hi will reform in front of us, if we are still out here after the low passes, then we will most likely have to deal with "dirty air" from this lows passing.
1700: It's still blowing like stink (20-25 kt) and we've reefed the genoa to about 80% now and are still making 6.5 to 7.5 kt through the water. Next, we'll start spilling air from our main to slow us down. I sure hope this low passes soon.
1800: We just tucked in the third reef in the main and boat speed is still 6.5 to 7.5 - It feels slower though but the boat doesn't seem to be working quite as hard.
XXOOXXOO,
Me
6 comments:
Getting closer. Hope the weather gets better for you. We are all praying. Take care.
Love,
Karen
Hi John, Today is our first day home & my first day to see your blog. Hawaii just added to our awe of the size of the Pacific & just how small you were in the middle of it. Can't wait to hear you are home at last. Some day all your troubles getting there will be part of the past and will become a great tale to tell-I promise you. Wish we could be there to greet you on arrival but you can be sure we will be "part of the Music" when you finally get home. Love, Mom and Dad
Almost home guys..... !
I'll bet soon if you listen REALLLLLY close you can hear Tony Bennett singing...I left my heart in San Fransisco.... :)
Sooo close :)
Fair winds,
Capn'Kathy
So good to hear you are only about 300 miles out. We will continue to pray you home safely.
Love
Tina
CALIFORNIA, HERE I COME,RIGHT BACK WHERE I STARTED FROM, WHERE BOWERS OF FLOWERS BLOOM IN THE SPRING~~~ EACH MORNING AT DAWNING,BIRDIES SING an` EVERYTHING, A SUN KISSED MISS SAID "DON`T BE LATE" THAT`S WHY I CAN HARDLY WAIT,OPEN UP THAT GOLDEN GATE, CALIFORNIA HERE I COME!~~~~~~~~LOVE, aj
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