***Life on board***
This morning went from glass flat water to 15knots out of the SE in about 3 hours. We swapped out the #1 for the #4 and at one point were blasting along at 7 knots dodging rain showers and occasionally missing. Now we have settled down with some steady wind and are making great progress under sail (imagine that) with hopes of (knock on wood) making landfall by this evening. Likely we will anchor in the Lee of an atoll and make our entrance through its narrow channel by day.
This morning we had TWO great satellite phone conferences with Lisa Palmer's class and then with Mr. Joy-Hogg's Class moderated by our very own Trevor! who was there on scene to talk about his experience onboard with Eye Of The World. It was great to answer some questions about what we are up to and what is coming up next.
This is our fourth full day at sea since leaving Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas and we're ready for some more land already! Everyone is back in the boat routine again. Looks like it's time to do the dishes again though.
***The Boat***
All is well, the engine is finally getting some rest after motoring us along for nearly two day straight and the batteries are well charged.
***Weather***
SE 10-12knots with 2-3 foot swell.
Position 1:00pm LT:
13 deg 36' S
142 deg 56' W
Alan and the Crew