March 22, 2014
Logbook – March 22, 2014 (Punta de Mita to Hiva Oa)
Passage Log Highlights
- 0522 T–>D main (3 reef) + genoa (2 reef)
- 0839 D–>A main (3 reef) + genoa (full), wing & wing
- 1144 D–>T main + genniker
- Min TWS 7 kts NE
- Max TWS 20.2 kts NE
Daily Notes
- Day 12
- Another squall – ITCZ shifted south (or North?)
- Still lots of flying fish
Email to family and friends dated March 22, 2014
Subject: PPJ Day 12
There’s been sunshine and NE trade winds again all day today. Go figure. So, either the ITCZ moved south out from under us, which is what I initially assumed. Or it moved north across us, which is what now seems more likely given the weather report this morning and the fact that True Blue V, who is a couple degrees N of us, encountered squalls and light wind after we passed through it. The lightening from the last squall we were in last night was amazing. Amazing in that way that you realize how utterly powerless you are against the immense forces of nature. One strike was instantaneous lightening and thunder and Tim said he saw it hit the water a mere 300 yards away from the boat. We’ve had a good day today with full canvas up and even managed to generate a couple hundred Ahr of solar power. The boys are learning to spot squalls visually and using the radar. Steve (Lady Carolina), with only a little bit of pride in his voice, reported that last night Kyle (age 13) reefed the sails and navigated through a squall on his own last night. Pretty cool the experiences these kids are having and what they are learning. There’s a pod of dolphins swimming with the boat right now so I think I’ll go see if they’ll do any tricks for us…
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At 3/22/2014 1:36 PM (utc) our position was 06°18.17’N 122°51.95’W
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