[p]kudzuu1114
[pos]21 32s 177 02e
[sp]6.7
[h]050t
[w]Wind S @ 9kts. Swell 1M mixed. Sky 25% cover. Baro 1912. Temp 79 F.
[s]It seems ridiculous, on one hand, to take this long to get to Fiji, The bashing into northeasterlies on days 1,2 and 3 was no fun at all, though, and we felt totally justified in bailing on that route for the longer road off the wind. Now, on the other hand, we see this as a dandy decision in more ways than one. If the beginning of a passage is less than idyllic, maybe one should just stay out there till one gets it right! Smooth seas, flying along behind the genoa, with the main centered, we’re comfy and having a wonderful sail. We’re in no hurry and it just doesn’t get any better than this.

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