Nearing the end...

During the last two days we have had winds up to 30 knots. The waves were about 15 feet, steep, and crashing. We were on a 90 jib and a triple reef on the main. The more we reefed the more stable we were without losing much speed. The dodger took on quite a bit of spray. And, splashes consistently doused the cockpit making it very wet and windy journey.

The day started in a more benign way today the reefs were shaken and we replaced the 90 with a 130 jib. Everyone was feeling relaxed and then suddenly, as I was writing this post, winds sped up to 30 knots. We are reefed again and the jib is at 110. The waves are pretty normal. And the crescent moon, looks like a transparent disc on the shoulders of superman like silver shoulders. Quite interesting.

We hope to see land from near the Farallons in the morning. And, a few hours later, we will get through the gate to the Marina for showers and to give the boat a basic cleaning. It will be my first time from under the gate in any direction.

Next time I write will be from a dry comfy bed with a hot cup of cocoa and a comforter. Until then......

-Gautam
gautam patil