Position: 38.203
-125.848
Wind: 22-27 True
Sea: 6-8 foot confused with white caps, but gentle compared to 24 hours ago.
The wind and sea have calmed since the peak, but are still strong. The sea and wind always looks and feels calmer as the wind decreases, so it seems calm now. The same conditions as the wind is building always seems more intense. Everyone is relaxing, getting ready for arrival. Gautam made breakfast burritos with curry. Jared and Mai are sleeping.
Last night I watched the Milky Way stretch from one horizon to the other. Venus, Mars and Jupiter were shining brightly too, although Mars is not that bright. I know that will be the last night to see the sky like that for a while.
The water now is very much the Gulf of the Farallons and not the water we left in Ko Olina Oahu. The plastic floatsome is gone. We don't stop for swim parties or hide under the bimini for relief from the sun. After the last 48 hours of strong wind and bouncy seas the boat is a bit of a mess below, but No Ka Oi did very well. The water maker saved us and allowed us to shower. Five guys on a boat without showers would not have been as much fun. All systems continue to work, although the head and galley need some "adjustments". Tonight we will go past the Farallons, under the gate and home. I will miss the sailing, the sushi, the skys, the different waters, the guys, the conversations, and this trip.
- Phil
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