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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: 26°55'54.12 N 147°52'55.20 E on March 30th 2008 @ 19:30 |
Heading 152°
Speed 7.9
Ship's Log:
Today was the warmest day so far; some trainees even went so far as to
try out their shorts and tank tops, although they quickly covered up in a
sweater, it isnīt quite that warm yet. I was seriously contemplating taking
off my woolen underwear, but didnīt. The water is turning a deeper royal
blue, very beautiful. Yesterday 2 swallows spent most of the day swooping
and swerving around the ship; it seemed a long way to be from land for such
a small bird. Early this morning, in Joseīs 0400-0800 watch, the swallows
landed on the deck and were either incredibly tame or incredibly tired; they
allowed trainees to come close, they landed on their shoulders and stayed,
and they let us touch them. We think that one of them was exhausted as he
seemed to die in his sleep, curled up in a fluffy ball. Antony had a burial
at sea for him. Sarah B. and Kaitlyn showered today for the first time and
Ian and Emma washed their hair. Very slowly the water is getting warmer.
The wind has been light for most of the day and so we have continued under
power. The seas are coming from the stern and the motion continues
side-to-side with regular deep rolls to remind us to put away our things and
be ready to hold onto something. People slept better last night and we
noticed that today feels like a turning point in this passage; trainees are
comfortable on the ship, they are laughing, they are more vocal, they are
opening up, and life feels generally more settled. At 1400hrs we had a
Sunday service. Many trainees took their pin tests today and have started on
their oral exams in the SALTS logbooks. Our knitters, Gillian, Molly,
Sophie and Sarah B. continue to knit, while others like Adam, are reading
some excellent books (Iīll mention some of the titles in another log).
Maddy and Steven have started a īDutch Blissī tournament; nearly every
evening they play, along with some others, Gillian, Noah, Kaitlyn etc. They
are totaling their scores between Osaka and Victoria and the winner will be
treated to a night out. Gillian made a delicious roast beef dinner tonight.
Jacob mashed the potatoes and scored ī10ī in taste and consistency. We are
continuing south because of bad weather north of us; it keeps Skipper very
preoccupied, taking and reading weather faxes, interpreting them, reading
weather journals, checking pilot charts etc. . . . heīs trying to make the
best decision in terms of our course, expected wind patterns and local
forecasts. Life on board is very good; everyone seems very happy to be
here. Tristan wishes his dad a very happy birthday; Happy Birthday Dad from
Tristan, have a great day. Until tomorrow, good-night, Bonice.
try out their shorts and tank tops, although they quickly covered up in a
sweater, it isnīt quite that warm yet. I was seriously contemplating taking
off my woolen underwear, but didnīt. The water is turning a deeper royal
blue, very beautiful. Yesterday 2 swallows spent most of the day swooping
and swerving around the ship; it seemed a long way to be from land for such
a small bird. Early this morning, in Joseīs 0400-0800 watch, the swallows
landed on the deck and were either incredibly tame or incredibly tired; they
allowed trainees to come close, they landed on their shoulders and stayed,
and they let us touch them. We think that one of them was exhausted as he
seemed to die in his sleep, curled up in a fluffy ball. Antony had a burial
at sea for him. Sarah B. and Kaitlyn showered today for the first time and
Ian and Emma washed their hair. Very slowly the water is getting warmer.
The wind has been light for most of the day and so we have continued under
power. The seas are coming from the stern and the motion continues
side-to-side with regular deep rolls to remind us to put away our things and
be ready to hold onto something. People slept better last night and we
noticed that today feels like a turning point in this passage; trainees are
comfortable on the ship, they are laughing, they are more vocal, they are
opening up, and life feels generally more settled. At 1400hrs we had a
Sunday service. Many trainees took their pin tests today and have started on
their oral exams in the SALTS logbooks. Our knitters, Gillian, Molly,
Sophie and Sarah B. continue to knit, while others like Adam, are reading
some excellent books (Iīll mention some of the titles in another log).
Maddy and Steven have started a īDutch Blissī tournament; nearly every
evening they play, along with some others, Gillian, Noah, Kaitlyn etc. They
are totaling their scores between Osaka and Victoria and the winner will be
treated to a night out. Gillian made a delicious roast beef dinner tonight.
Jacob mashed the potatoes and scored ī10ī in taste and consistency. We are
continuing south because of bad weather north of us; it keeps Skipper very
preoccupied, taking and reading weather faxes, interpreting them, reading
weather journals, checking pilot charts etc. . . . heīs trying to make the
best decision in terms of our course, expected wind patterns and local
forecasts. Life on board is very good; everyone seems very happy to be
here. Tristan wishes his dad a very happy birthday; Happy Birthday Dad from
Tristan, have a great day. Until tomorrow, good-night, Bonice.
Observations:
mostly sunny, warmer during the middle of the day
Readings:
| Pressure | |
| Wind | 15 |
| Temp |
