Today we cross the 1/2 way mark just about exactly 6 days after we left.
Half way is defined as the distance left to go as the crow flies. So far we have sailed 900+ miles with an average speed of 6.2 knots and max speed of 14 knots. Half way says we only have 832 miles left to go. But since the first half was over 900 miles, I’m sure the second half will be more than the mentioned 832. The downsides of not being a crow. Plus I don’t think the crow could fly non-stop for 1664 miles.
Hmm.. 1664? I think I just realized that is one of them beers I used to drink in London when there for work.
We reefed down for the night, course it was a beautiful night as the moon was bright and not a cloud in the sky. So really could have keep the sail up. Oh well. Just when the moon set a couple of squalls came out to play so it was good thing at 5am (still using Tahiti time onboard) that the sail was reefed down.
Back to 1 reef, trying find a comfortable direction today is proving a challenge. The waves have built and the wind is just a bit much given the waves to run a spinnaker without the potential for a shredded sail to deal with. The waves are quartering so they push this brick shaped boat up down and over as they go under the boat. Not terrible but there are much more pleasant angles to sail, just wouldn’t be taking us to where we want to go. We could go to NIUE if it was open. We are pointed right at it right now.
The 1/2 way celebration was not complete till the guests of honor arrived. No not us, but a bunch of friendly whales. I think they were dolphins in a previous life for the amount of time they were playing in the waves and swimming all around Sugar Shack. They were probably as excited to see us as we were to see them. We were so excited watching them play we missed some great photos. We managed a few from the moving boat in the seas. One swam right under the port hull that I was standing on looking down. I’m sure it was deeper that she looked but there wasn’t much clearance. Too bad we were outside or we could have checked the depth gauge.
A great day.
854 miles to go, All well on board
Celebrated 1/2 way with pork chops and smashed tatters per Christine’s request.
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