Our position as of 6:30pm local time was 14deg 57.1S, 149deg 14.2W. Speed is 6-7 kts, course due North.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Position Update, Day 2
At 0130 this morning the wind filled in as predicted, and we turned off the engine. We went through a bunch of squalls as a front moved through, but now we are in perfect Easterly trade winds, mostly 15-20 kts. We got the Monitor windvane working correctly, finally, and we are now blasting North at 6-7 kts. Remember yesterday I stated that we would hit our next waypoint in 4-5 days? Our electronics now predict we will be there in two days, the equator in a week, and Hawaii in two weeks. This is all depending on the wind holding, and the GRIB prediction is for it to hold for at least the next couple days. Life is good onboard!
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So glad you both are safe. Miss your smiling faces at SMI. Will return for Michael's bday Oct. 1st. You've inspired Michael to want to live aboard a boat with our 13 year old (part time) in a Marina. Not sure his dream is mine, but would be interesting. Take care and be safe xoxo Michael and Brenda
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