We continue to bounce along here. Now at 9N 149W sailing in 22 kt wind 6 ft seas. Yesterday we caught another Mahi. We had just about used up the first one so the lines went back out. After a few hours we had another. This was a smaller one, just right. Ling made Mahi/Spam fried rice. Its was very good but in these seas cooking is really difficult. It also heats up the cabin. The forecast keeps enticing us with 10-15 kt wind but we haven't seen it yet. We are getting closer to the ITCZ where we should
get lighter winds but possible thunderstorms. So far the reports are they are west of us. That can change though. The ITCZ is at 5N so couple more days before we are there. Our progress is still very good. Although I complain about the 20 and above wind, it is very lucky for us to have it from the NE. We have been on a loose close reach and even beam reach all of time. We are making our easting and even tracking east of my planned course. The wind will turn east eventually, then we will be able to
fall off to the south still close reaching. Sleeping would seem impossible in these conditions, but somehow it works. Extra pillows are essential. The net controller has complained that my radio signal is distorted. He suggests checking the connections. When it is calmer I will do that. The email seems to go out just fine. So we are doing well.
Ron
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HI Guys!!
I'm so glad to read things are going well. YAY for Mahi!! WOOHOO!! I've never had fish that fresh before. ;o) All the rockin' and rollin' with the high winds and seas sounds crazy! As long as you are happy though, I am too. ;o) I've emailed with Grandpa and talked with my Dad and Connie. We are all enjoying sharing in your journey with you. We sent the Calem's off with a "bon Voyage" yesterday as they started thier trip for a family summer fun in TN. Stay Safe...Molly :o)
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