Tuesday, April 24, 2012

28 21.38N 134 36.42E

Hello All, We got to sail the boat this morning at 0900. The wind turned enough out of the East to make us sail on a close hauled position (wind very close to in your face). The wind was pretty light but we managed to go most of the afternoon with out burning diesel. We are motor sailing at the moment with the engine just helping us along at an idle. The weather was fabulous today, sunny skies and 77 degrees. Starting Thursday morning we are going to feel the effects of another low passing by the South Island. It doesn't look as intense as the last one the difference is we will be right in the path of this low. The heavy wind will be in our favor for the most part so I guess we will use it to get on in and get the boat tied up. We have 237 miles to go. All is well onboard and I am going to get dinner started so I will talk to you soon. PEACE P.S. We were visited by another bird today. He is no bigger than a swallow and came and sat right between us in the cockpit, said hello, rested about 15 minutes, chirped again and left. I am really glad to be out here helping our fellow feather friends out when they need a rest.

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