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Pacific Odyssey - Leg 6
Osaka to Honolulu - for more information see http://www.salts.ca/010_SALTS_odyssey.htm
tracking Pacific Grace: 43 recorded positions
tracking Pacific Grace: 43 recorded positions
| Last Position: 34°39'15.12 N 135°25'58.80 E on March 24th 2008 @ 02:13 |
Ship's Log:
We are still tied to the dock in Osaka; the weather is unsettled and
strong winds started moving in last night. We had a busy day dealing with
Customs and Immigration, filling up with fuel and water, getting rid of
garbage, and fixing the stove. The stove stopped working this morning at
0500hrs when Katie was trying to make crepes for breakfast; Jordan´s day
started early. Water was collecting in the fuel pot because a leak had
sprung in the hot water coils which circulate through the stove to provide
hot water. It turned out to be a bigger job than initially anticipated.
Gillian helped out by making a quick trip to the local ´JUSCO (the main big
supermarket in Japan)´ to buy sandwich bread, meats, cheese etc. for lunch.
By 1530 the stove was up and running again thanks to Tristan and Jordan.
The wind is blowing strong and cold today and we are quite happy to enjoy
the warmth of the galley and after cabin stoves, coffee and hot chocolate
from Starbucks, and heated toilet seats at the Universal Port Hotel, for one
more day. There is a game of Scrabble happening in the after cabin,
knitting, reading, cards and journal writing in the hold, and chatting in
the foc´sle; there is already a good feeling on the boat, it is becoming a
home. I forgot to mention in yesterday´s log that we started the day with
an Easter Sunrise Service. The sun was scheduled to rise at 0559hrs and
thus we were on deck by 0555hrs; it was an early morning but everyone was
there and it was a good way to start Easter Sunday. Later in the day
everyone received a bag of Cadbury ´Eggies´ from Diana and Emma Brizan; we
all enjoyed and were thankful for this brief visit from the ´Easter bunnies.´
Last night a large group of new trainees went to the bathhouse for the first
time. There was definitely some anxiety and trepidation about going, but at
the same time there was the desire to experience something truly Japanese
and to listen to the high recommendation the Japanese baths had from every
crew and trainee who had previously been there. Despite some initial
awkwardness the trip was a success and we are now all sold on the bathhouse
experience . . . definitely a ´bonding experience´ for the beginning of a
leg and a good time for ´getting to know each other.´ Skipper will check
the weather sites tonight for wind and wave forecasts and again in the
morning; the hope is to leave early tomorrow morning. The first 40 nautical
miles will be in the Inland Sea where seas should still be pretty calm, a
nice beginning for the new trainees. We are ready to go, ready for the next
chapter of this offshore voyage. Until tomorrow, good-night, Bonice.
strong winds started moving in last night. We had a busy day dealing with
Customs and Immigration, filling up with fuel and water, getting rid of
garbage, and fixing the stove. The stove stopped working this morning at
0500hrs when Katie was trying to make crepes for breakfast; Jordan´s day
started early. Water was collecting in the fuel pot because a leak had
sprung in the hot water coils which circulate through the stove to provide
hot water. It turned out to be a bigger job than initially anticipated.
Gillian helped out by making a quick trip to the local ´JUSCO (the main big
supermarket in Japan)´ to buy sandwich bread, meats, cheese etc. for lunch.
By 1530 the stove was up and running again thanks to Tristan and Jordan.
The wind is blowing strong and cold today and we are quite happy to enjoy
the warmth of the galley and after cabin stoves, coffee and hot chocolate
from Starbucks, and heated toilet seats at the Universal Port Hotel, for one
more day. There is a game of Scrabble happening in the after cabin,
knitting, reading, cards and journal writing in the hold, and chatting in
the foc´sle; there is already a good feeling on the boat, it is becoming a
home. I forgot to mention in yesterday´s log that we started the day with
an Easter Sunrise Service. The sun was scheduled to rise at 0559hrs and
thus we were on deck by 0555hrs; it was an early morning but everyone was
there and it was a good way to start Easter Sunday. Later in the day
everyone received a bag of Cadbury ´Eggies´ from Diana and Emma Brizan; we
all enjoyed and were thankful for this brief visit from the ´Easter bunnies.´
Last night a large group of new trainees went to the bathhouse for the first
time. There was definitely some anxiety and trepidation about going, but at
the same time there was the desire to experience something truly Japanese
and to listen to the high recommendation the Japanese baths had from every
crew and trainee who had previously been there. Despite some initial
awkwardness the trip was a success and we are now all sold on the bathhouse
experience . . . definitely a ´bonding experience´ for the beginning of a
leg and a good time for ´getting to know each other.´ Skipper will check
the weather sites tonight for wind and wave forecasts and again in the
morning; the hope is to leave early tomorrow morning. The first 40 nautical
miles will be in the Inland Sea where seas should still be pretty calm, a
nice beginning for the new trainees. We are ready to go, ready for the next
chapter of this offshore voyage. Until tomorrow, good-night, Bonice.
Observations:
windy, partially cloudy, cold
Readings:
| Pressure | 0 |
| Wind | 0 |
| Temp | 0 |
