+14 Sailing Trip

The report was pretty good. Winds were 15 Kts from the NE. They covered 132 miles today. Should be pretty similar winds and progress for the next ten days.

They caught and kept two yellow fin (Ahi) about the 20 to 25# range. Tossed back two pretty good sized Mahi and an Aku. Everyone is good. Plus fresh fish for dinner. Do not know that they know they passed the halfway mark. Halfway in distance but not in time. About 10 days to go. Maybe less till they land on Maui.

Position Tuesday evening 5/22/07 at 6:00 p.m. Hawaii time was:
N26.20.330 W137.58.247

Comments

Paco said…
Aloha, Glad they staying busy enjoying the fruits of the sea! Also that they are getting wind in the right direction to provide a smooth sail into Maui! 1303 miles left to go Honolulu! To Maui a little less! Weather is lookimg good too! We look forward to some tradewinds to get rid of Vog in Kaneohe! Mahalo!
May 23, 2007 at 2:49 AM
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