Position: 00º13.26N, 124º52.90W
SOG: 7.6kts
COG: 192ºM
Wind (T): SE 15kts
Seas: S SWELL TO 6'. S WIND WAVES 1-3'
We are out of the doldrums and into the SE trades! Not sure why the
doldrums have such a bad rap, it was probably the best part of the
crossing so far. Calm seas, not too hot and we just gently motored
along for a couple of days, dodging the squalls showing up on radar.
Now we're sailing close hauled with every stitch of canvas up, boards
down and hitting 8 knots. We're finally steering a straight course for
the Marquesas.
Today we will cross the EQUATOR! The kids made costumes yesterday for
the Neptune party and they're getting presents ready now. Austin
brought a good bottle of rum to give to Neptune, and we have an '85
magnum of very good champagne for him...
Hoping for an arrival in the Marquesas on the 5th or 6th, but that
will depend a lot on the wind now.
All is well aboard.
OCEALYS CLEAR
