Pushed through big swell and wind waves NW of Arguello. Launched coffee off the stove (in view of the Vandenberg launch pads) earlier today.
Still good size swell out here as we head towards Pt. Bouchon/SLO, but much less wind and some sunshine, so way more tolerable (it is the first day of spring, right?).
Engine alarm went off near Arguello... We pulled the steps and cleared the strainer of some kelp leaves - that might have been it. This could be much more serviceable if the intake plumbing could be improved/simplified.
Also, the panel was soaked (and leaking into the boat) so that might have been the cause, too... Oil and Eng temp seem inline again, though, and we're doing 7.5 over ground.
1220 position:
34 58.293N 120 47.559W
HDG 330
WIND 12-15 from 300
Hoping to be in Monterey for breakfast and Scott will leave us.
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