Columbine Position Update, 9/23

After a really fast day of sailing (6-7.5 kts), in winds of 30-35 kts, the cold front we had been using for all that wind passed over us with the wind suddenly shifting to the northwest. We are still going pretty fast, but expect the wind to moderate soon and become more steady, less gusty. Life is still pleasant onboard, but Nemo is unhappy he had to find a new position since the boat is heeled over the other way now.

Our current data:
Date/Time: 9/23 2005 HST (11pm PDT)
Position: 35D 09.0N, 137D 15.8W
COG/SOG: 050T @ 6.0 kts
Wind: NW 17-25 kts
Seas: SW 5-8 ft
Sky: 100% cover, rain