We’ve put the Golden Gate Bridge behind our rudder and will be off line for the next month as we cross the Pacific.
Internet comes in via geosynchronous satellite that is directly ahead and can’t pass through the three masts, so we’ve altered course slightly to check email for the first time in a few days.
Other than occasional checking on the braces and sheets we didn’t touch the sails all night
Lousy weather as we approach the island, but better internet service and so much wind that we’re making 7.5 kts on the fore lower topsail alone.
Sailing something a little smaller before we cast off lines this afternoon and head towards Japan.
@th very nice work!
@th Oh, right next to the Aloha Tower.
This used to be the big cruise ship terminal. These days, it's one of the quieter spots in central Honolulu.
@th Ooh, you're flying the Dutch flag! Didn't know that.
@th where will you do landfall in japan?
@th Safe travels to the Land of the Rising Sun!
@th Clew, bunt, bunt, leech... Pretty! Staying on till Tokyo ?
@FuzzyAleks everyone one is on the boat until Tokyo since we can’t engage in cabotage. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merchant_Marine_Act_of_1920
@th Huh, did not know that. Fair winds!
Harbour furled and sitting at anchor while awaiting clearance into the port.