We past a significant milestone last night, as we are now beyond the 2/3 mark. The winds have slowed down though and our 24 hour distance of 162 is the second lowest of our 13 days out at sea. The winds are showing signs of diminishing, but we are working hard flying the gennaker as a spinnaker to maximize the wind. It's pretty cool to read on the GPS that our distance remaining to go is in the 3 digits.
We are all getting excited about landfall (although it is still probably at least a week off). We're pouring through the cruising guide books and Shelby is writing down all the highlights and what we will do in each anchorage. Her enthusiasm is contagious (and again reminds me so much of Kylie). She also is a fussy eater - sound familiar again Kylie????
I forgot to report that the night before last we actually saw another boat. It was a 500 foot freighter heading for Tahiti. It was the first time in almost 2 weeks that we saw any other sign of life and even that was 7 miles away. We are living in our own little bubble here on QuickStar with this being the longest time any of us have been in bare feet, been off solid ground, been in perpetual motion and also the longest time to "not" go to stores, spend money, watch T.V/DVD's, go on the internet, talk on a phone, etc., etc. Very, very cool!
Last night on the Ham Radio Peter made contact with Jay, aboard Malachi. Jay, Marg and their two daughters left Vancouver at the same time we did. Their trip was a scheduled two year trip and they are currently on their final leg. They are about 200 miles north of Hawaii heading back to Victoria and then Vancouver. Also, travelling with them is Orca II, another family that we met through the Blue Water Cruising Association and who all left at the same time. Both boats have thoroughly enjoyed their two year cruising hiatus - especially the kids (2 on Malachi) and 3 on Orca II. They planned their dream and then they lived it, not letting any of the many obstacles that everyone faces stop them.
Today we are optimistic that we will see a whale or shark. FYI...because we are so far away, we are unable to send this update in the morning, although I still write it then with a cup of coffee and the tunes blaring. The only propagation that works is early evening and even that is weakening, so please, please do NOT worry if you don't hear from us.
Enjoy a relaxing Sunday.
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