[password]Roberts56;

[position] 20 51.786s 149 35.599e

[status]

Image:Shoetree.

Image:Sue swimming and watching for sharks.

Image: Cone shell.

Sorry Guys the photos didn't upload. Lets try again.

Over the years I've only come across two other examples of this species of
tree , I'm sure they must be on the endangered list. The shoetree is easily
mistaken for the European sandalwood, see photo.

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[password] Ridingmore
[position] 1 03.8N 117 51W
[weather]SSE14-18 knots
[speed]6-9 knots
[status] That current was certainly nice while it lasted, but the dream run is over for now and we now seem to be struggling to make hull speed, despite good wind, so likely dealing with a little adverse current.

[password] silvermom
[position] 58 15.670N 136 19.726W
[status] Anchored at Inian Cove on Inian Island. Given the prevailing wind direction we were surprised to be getting wind inside the cove; the hills are funneling gusts. That plus no sun means it feels cold, but it sure is beautiful! We've also been treated to the sight of many otters and sea lions.
[heading] 255T
[speed] 0k
[weather] Wind SW 16k. Sea rippled from wind and current. Baro 1024 mb, a slight increase. Cloud 100%.
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[password] Ridingmore
[position] 1 32.11N 114 51.5W
[weather]S14-17 knots
[speed]8-9 knots
[status] We've had quite a kick from the current over the last 36 hours, from about 109W to 114W which has been awesome, and as of 1am local this morning Patea set new 24 hour records of 249nm OG and 227NM VMG. In the last hour we've run out of current, but the excellent sailing conditions (14-16 knots at 70deg apparent) continue to allow us to tight reach at 8-9 knots OG with two reefs in the main and the genoa, and flat seas making it very comfortable.

[password]Roberts56;
[position]20 51.786s 149 35.599e
[status]
Image:coneshell.
Image:Sue.
Image:Andrew.

[password] silvermom
[position] 58 11.739N 136 20.830W
[status] Sitka and a side trip by plane to Denali were terrific; now we're headed north to Glacier Bay. Rather than taking the inside route motoring through narrows, we chose the ocean side and rode a southerly wind up the Gulf before tucking into picturesque Elfin Cove. Built on the steep rocky sides of a small cove, this charming little community uses boardwalks and boats to get between dwellings.
[heading] 135M
[speed] 0k
[weather] Wind NW 2k. Sea flat. Baro 1022 mb, a slight increase. Cloud 100% with fog.

[password] Ridingmore
[position] 1 42.22N 110 46.1W
[weather]S10-15 knots
[speed]9-12 knots
[status] We're back into the breeze, and with a little helpful current we are smoking along, sustaining over ten knots average all night long! Beeeeaauutiful! And one happy skipper! And no need to put the big gennaker up, although that hasn't improved the last 2 days fishing stats at all - zip! Expecting to arrive in French Poly in about 11-12 days at this stage:)

[password] Ridingmore
[position] 1 41.89N 111 51.8W
[weather]S15-18 knots
[speed]10-12.5 knots
[status] New 24 hour speed record for Patea! 237nm, and 214VMG miles -happy campers!!
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