Finally broke free of the tar patch and are zooming along under
close-hauled spinnaker. Yes, this will likely mean a new visit to Kame
the Sailmaker, but golly, are we going fast.
We are aided in our efforts by a very very flat sea, adding fewer random
factors into the equation than usual.
There is Chicken Biryani in the oven, plenty of sleep for all, and
frequent sunlight.
At night, it is really really dark. Example conversation: "Boy, it's
dark" "Yes, it IS dark" "Yeah, it's night"
It's night with no moon and no stars. Dark. On the other hand, it
helps us see the navigation lights of other boats better, so that is
good. We just crossed the great circle track between Japan and the
Panama Canal, and saw quite a few ships. All were vary nice, agreeing
on mutual course changes so we didn't cause any problems. One Japanese
boat was effusive in its praise for Temerity, just for making the passage.
It's good to be out on the water!
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