Rob's Nasal Wind Instrument

Again, apologies for limited communication from the boat. See, the agreement was that I would set up the blog, and others would contribute. Two have expressed interest, but none have been more motivated to sit in front of the computer, than to lie horizontal when given the opportunity.

I'm eying my bunk, too, after coming off an 0100 to 0500 watch. Overnight we saw windspeed of zero for nearly hours, while the light winds that followed seemed like 20 mph gusts! (really only about 5-7 knots) We've been chasing the wind and have been willing to go anywhere, in any direction, to get into it. I'm sure the track shows us doing donuts south of Cedros Island and Turtle Bay.

Oh - the reference to Rob's nose - almost forgot. It proved to predict - with 100% accuracy - when we could expect NNE breeze off the land - no fewer than 15 sneezes in fact. (and the land is 30+ miles away)

Off to my bunk and pleasant dreams about chips and guac - and a cerveza or three. Not sure when we'll be seeing them :(

Regards to all...

Barry and the crew of Cipango.

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