We've clicked another 132 miles off in the 12 hours since 0600 - at the same rate of yesterday's 262 mile run. Not sure we'll have last nights hell-raising surfing conditions, but we'll see... Last night's top boatspeed allegedly touched 18.7. That might not seem fast, but it's scary fast on a sailboat like Cipango. (and a whole lot of fun, so long as everything stays together!)
We replaced our spinnaker pole with our spare, today. The one we had up was flexing quite a bit, and fissures were developing from a "chink" in the outer skin. It would have been just a matter of time. Minutes? Hours? Certainly not days!
Currently enjoying 21-24 knots. It should be a fantastic sunset, too.
Great wind most of the day. Hot and sunny - absolutely stellar. (albeit a bit muggy down below :(
There's no shortage of food aboard the Cipango. We probably have enough freeze dried for another lap! The crew have been pleasantly surprised, and more than a few have been eating "seconds." Tonight's delicacy was beef stroganoff with a side of corn. The blueberry cheesecake and raspberry crumble deserts ain't so bad, either. I won't even begin to inventory the junk food. Suffice it to say that probably nobody has lost weight on this trip.
We're still enjoying fresh oranges, though they're just beginning to "go off," and the milk might have one more day left in it!
We're already beginning to look forward to the hospitality of our Honolulu hosts from Creekside Bar and Grill. Thank you Shawne and the rest of our Creekside friend!
At present, it looks like we're 2 1/2 to 3 days out, rumbling towards the islands. We're still pleased with our course towards Diamond Head. Only time will tell if we can make up ground on Reinrag 2 and nip her at the finish. We don't have details on the two retirees from our division, but can only assume that they were suffering in light air to the north and decided their diesel was the best sail to put up.
Matt's given birth to his third monkey. We'll see if that one can make it to Hawaii. Nobody on board is taking that side of the bet, though. Apparently Joe's Octopus gave up the ghost today, too. Fortunately for me, my pet inverter, PC and instruments are hanging in there!
Lindsay: Kevin got to read Connor's poem today - he was thrilled! Thanks to all who posted comments to the blog - they were received via email today, and the crew got a chance to read them!
Time to go enjoy the sunset and then 3 hours of sleep - hopefully!
Cheers all!
Barry
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