March 28, 2014
Logbook – March 28, 2014 (Punta de Mita to Hiva Oa)
Passage Log Highlights
- 0909 main + genoa
- Min TWS 9.1 kts SE
- Max TWS 13.4 kts SE
Daily Notes
- Day 18
No photos
Email to family and friends dated March 28, 2014
Subject: PPJ Day 18
We made it out of the countercurrent finally once we got to about 2 deg, 45 min south. The sea state has settled down and we now have about 1 kt of current in our favor. We had good winds all day in the 8-12 kt range and we are now just pressing on a course directly to the Marquesas.
The boys have each started new reading books for school, and as usual, I read them too so I can be prepared to discuss things with them. Coincidentally, both of the books are survival stories about boys who have been left alone. Alex’s is set in medieval England, and Brenden’s is set in 18th century northern New England. The boys aren’t left alone because their parents have died or are negligent or anything. They are left alone because life is hard and times called for the boys to shoulder a bit of responsibility. And it made me start thinking about how sheltered kids are today. I’m glad that out here cruising the boys have a bit more independence and have a bit more responsibility than they ever did at home, but sometimes I’m not sure we go far enough. I guess I still need to work on taking off ALL of the bubble wrap. 🙂
All is well on board, we are about 5 days away if the winds cooperate (which they aren’t right now, though).
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At 3/29/2014 2:22 PM (utc) our position was 03°34.48’S 130°55.20’W
Gresham Family Exodus 