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pretty consistent winds 12-17 knots, mainly from 335 degrees. We’re beam reaching to 226 degrees. The wind was lighter last night, came back again this morning. We’re overtaking other boats too! Yee Haw! I managed to cram lots of provisions on board (now how to find things?), so the waterline is pretty much covered. However, the boat’s going nicely, between 7-9 knots. It seems funny, we made a turn at Cabo Corrientes, and haven’t touched the wheel, and have hardly touched the sails for three days! Still, need to adjust to reduce chafe and maybe fly the kite. Our best 24 hour run has been 178 miles! Not bad for a boat whose ass is dragging. Steve, our crew is great to sail with. Bill used to work with him, but I hadn’t met him before, but it’s great to have him along. The refer is working so much better w/DC and the solar panels just about keep up. We’re still running the engine once daily. Boy-howdy, that there blue water shore is blue! We saw our first wildlife today, a big pod of dolphins. Other than that, we’ve had to fight off boobies trying to land on the the solar panels or elsewhere! Of course we woke up this morning to bird poop on the deck. I guess they had the last laugh. We hope all is well with y’all.
Kathi & Bill Cuffel
S/V Jarana
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48° NORTH, MAY 2010 PAGE 16
San Diego, CA
1250 Rosecrans St. (619) 255-8844
will rendezvous at the Everett, WA guest dock on May 15, 16, and 17, 2010. If you are looking for a group of casual, fun loving people from the Pacific Northwest who like to go slow, join us for three days of socializing and learning. Ladies, you won’t want to miss a special ladies only presentation by Sandra Nelsen-Snow of the Everett US Coast Guard Auxiliary titled “Suddenly in Command”. Receive practical advice on what to do if the captain is unavailable for duty. Also Saturday afternoon, Coast Guard Auxiliary personnel will conduct voluntary Vessel Safety Checks. If you pass, you’ll get a sticker that may prevent future Coast Guard boarding’s. If you don’t pass, you’ll get a list of what to take care of in order to pass - NO citation! Sunday afternoon, learn about the care and feeding of your Ford Lehman engine (120 & 135 hp) and diesel operation/ maintenance in general. If you will be driving, receive substantially discounted rates at the Inn at Port Gardner. Contact
fmcmail01@gmail.com for moorage information or hotel details.
Shirley Cullin
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