+23 Sailing Trip

After fooling around Q buoy to catch another mahi for lunch they have pointed the boat for Kahului. We got our first cell phone - not satellite - call just a few moments ago. They can see the lights of Kahului Harbor and are heading in to anchor for the night. There may be a short swim to solid land after anchoring.

Last reported position at 6:00pm 21N07.400 156W 08.712. They covered close to 100 miles since yesterday. Pretty good for predictions of no wind.

Des is going to take his wife and kid for a ride tomorrow. Then Brian and Graham leave for Oahu. ETA Saturday or Sunday. Light winds all weekend. They will fuel up with some expensive Maui gas so no matter what they should make it to Oahu Sunday at the latest.

Pretty good trip.


It a fit of rebellion Brian has ripped off his last seasick patch. Good luck with that weight loss program.

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Paco said…
Almost home! Just a R & R in Maui to cleanup and back to work shortly after arrival! Great sailing guys, see you soon, Paco!
June 2, 2007 at 12:32 AM
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