2000 PDT 7/22/24 -
In the early hours today we had a moonbow, moonlight refracted by moisture in the atmosphere into a ring of color. I look forward to seeing David's photo of it.
We've had spectacular sailing for of the day with True Wind Speed of 20-25 knots from approximately 060* True Wind Direction. Surfing 5-7' waves. We're still on the A2 spinnaker in the pole and strut, with the spinnaker net and a boom brake. Tracy set the trip Boat Speed record at 14.6 knots, and Craig tied it. Just as I was about to hit "send" on this note, David met it again.
Sunny blue sky with 25% clouds for texture. It's warm.
We just devoured the carnitas with mash and tortillas. Lunch was turkey sandwiches.
We've got a Spanish windlass on the spinnaker pole mast track as a precautionary reinforcement. Craig tightened the steering cable as loads on the rudder are significant.
Eric is going on watch shortly, relieving David who is driving through these waves like a skier takes moguls. The waves make the action very dynamic and three dimensional. It's the right mix of fun and challenging, and the boat is eating up the miles.
All good.
-- Jeremy --