Sailing with a crew of three, every second counts. The most important task is driving the boat, as there is no stopping. We are doing 3 hour shifts, starting with me at 3-6pm, David 6-9, Megan 9-12, Tom 12-3, David 3-6, and Megan 6-9am. The rest of the time is flexible, based on personal needs, boat projects, and spontaneous events. We evolved into the structure to make sure we each get enough sleep. We are tending toward a big lunch that we try to each together, but eat breakfast and lunch based on who is inspired to prepare and share something.
Since we started heading south, we have been making pretty good time. The driver does what he or she needs to do to control the boat and keep it going in approximately 180 degrees, and the people down below hang on as they are bounced around. Sleeping is easy. Cooking is not so easy. Making coffee is dangerous.
The sun came out yesterday and illuminated the water with an incredible, rich, royal, aqua blue. There is really no word for this color. It is captivating, fascinating and mesmerizing; I can look at it as the surface pulses with wave energy.
The big event yesterday was catching a fish. A Dorado, pretty sblue and yellow, turning to green. Megan is the best fisher person on board, so she and I cleaned it up and cut big hunks of meat for the refrig. I made cerveche for the evening dinner.
I am of course concerned about the weather. We will turn for our final approach to Hawaii around 5:00 pm today. I hope we can drive fast enough to get into Ohau before the next tropical depression hits on Monday. We might be in last place, but we are now in a race with the weather. I need to get the latest GRIB files now. More to come.
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