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.
A rainbow brought us a little bit of Internet this morning.
Cleaned the dolphin striker this afternoon.
40 kts wind so it’s time to furl the top gallant.
Hope for a quiet evening watch without too much sail handling
Other than occasional checking on the braces and sheets we didn’t touch the sails all night
Getting the rigging wet.
So much water! We’re hoping to see Hawaii soon to take on more provisions.
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.
Good morning Hawaii!
Shiny!
Harbour furled and sitting at anchor while awaiting clearance into the port.
Pilot is stepping on.
@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!
(void*)
@th Huh, did not know that. Fair winds!