June 16, 2015 0130
10 54 06S
146 27 09W
6.5 kt @ 175
158 nm noon to noon
Aloha Everyone, the excitement builds as we approach Ahe, about 200nm away. We do hope they can provide some water, but, due to their remoteness, they may not be able to. Hey, we can trade beer! The auto pilot woes seem to only return at night, so I will need to keep this short. I very much enjoyed Ahe when I was there in '91, don't expect much change. Did I mention that it is still windy (25+), bumpy and wet. Because of all the salt. can't get our cushions or pants dry, hence wet butts! oh well, so you wanna be an ocean sailor, get used to it! The crew is doing great, couldn't ask for more! All for now, David
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... how's the Rum supply ???
ReplyDeleteSure hoping you get some water!
ReplyDeleteA few things from my notes from the '91 trip. The night anchored on the outside was not a comfortable one. When we motored through the passage out of the lagoon on our way to Fatu Hiva, there was a cross current that put us off course enough that we dragged bottom for moment. Snorkeling was fantastic.
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