Day of departure getting close

We are just 3 days from departure and everything is looking good to go. I have recovered sufficiently from the surgery and the weather is looking perfect for a gentle start to the voyage. The forcast is for 10-15 kt east wind. That will give us a chance to get our sea legs before any rough stuff later. I am lucky to have found another volunteer to crew with me for the trip south. Ling has decided to make the sail and I feel fortunate to have her with me. We are planning to stop first at Rangiroa if we have made sufficient easting and have the time. We need to be in Papeete by June 30th. I expect 22 day sail to Rangiroa. If that works out we will have time for a short visit. Then it will be on to Tahiti, a short 2 day sail. So, we are ready!!
Ron

Departure Plans

For this entry I had planned to have an progress report on the first day of my voyage to Tahiti. But as we all know sailing plans are just that, plans, not fact. Instead of bouncing around on the ocean, I am recovering from hernia surgery. This came about just one week before the planned departure date. I guess that is better than one week after the departure. My recovery is proceeding along well. The doctor tells me I could be fit enough to sail by June. So that is the plan, to depart about June 1st with a good weather window. Rather than Rangiroa being my first port call, I intend to sail direct for Papeete to be there by June 30th to meet Judi arriving by B-767. So there's the new plan but one never knows what's coming around the corner. Unfortunately, my able crew I had signed on was unable to delay till June. Unless I get another volunteer, I will sail singlehanded.
Ron