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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: 29°46'30.00 N 169°32'31.20 E on April 8th 2008 @ 21:00 |
Heading 90°
Speed 1.8
Ship's Log:
It has been a trying day, though the trainees are keeping themselves
busy and their attitudes towards the waiting and slow progress is good. The
winds are contrary and the seas are lumpy. On deck it is cold and rainy.
The ship has been crawling along laboriously all day between 1 and 2 knots.
Because the wind is dead ahead, it doesnīt make sense to turn on the engine.
The motion would intensify, the wear on the ship would be great, our speed
would only increase by perhaps 2 knots, and we would be using up our
precious fuel. Skipper has decided to just wait for the conditions to
change; hopefully the wind will change direction. Antony is on the
2000-2400 watch and has just lowered the trysail and the jumbo as we are
being pushed south where we donīt want to go. Skipper and he have decided
to heave to with the foresail up and the wheel hard over. The motion has
become more intense, with the ship dipping hard to starboard, but we are
remaining pretty well in the same spot. Oh well, what can one do but try to
live in the moment and hang out with each other; that is what makes the time
pass in an enjoyable way. Trainees spent most of the day when they were
off watch below decks, sleeping, playing cards, writing, reading, and
playing Scrabble. Jose read "Skippy Jon Jones" to his watch; they nearly
have it memorized. The 1200-1600 watch did work watch with Tristan. Some
trainees continued with inventory while others worked on deck in the rain
sewing leather onto the foresail preventer, also known as the gybing tackle.
Sophie, Becca, Maddie and Tristan worked together huddled on the portside,
in their rain gear, with their palms and leather needles, stitching a
leather patch around a 1 inch parceled and wormed cable. It was admirable.
James made several pots of hot chocolate to keep his port watch warm. Sarah
B. started a manuscript study with several trainees, on the first book of
John. They enjoyed seeing the text in a different light and discussing the
vocabulary, repetition of ideas and words, symbols etc. Again, we are
praying for good winds and warmer weather. Until tomorrow, good-night,
enjoy your still beds, Bonice.
busy and their attitudes towards the waiting and slow progress is good. The
winds are contrary and the seas are lumpy. On deck it is cold and rainy.
The ship has been crawling along laboriously all day between 1 and 2 knots.
Because the wind is dead ahead, it doesnīt make sense to turn on the engine.
The motion would intensify, the wear on the ship would be great, our speed
would only increase by perhaps 2 knots, and we would be using up our
precious fuel. Skipper has decided to just wait for the conditions to
change; hopefully the wind will change direction. Antony is on the
2000-2400 watch and has just lowered the trysail and the jumbo as we are
being pushed south where we donīt want to go. Skipper and he have decided
to heave to with the foresail up and the wheel hard over. The motion has
become more intense, with the ship dipping hard to starboard, but we are
remaining pretty well in the same spot. Oh well, what can one do but try to
live in the moment and hang out with each other; that is what makes the time
pass in an enjoyable way. Trainees spent most of the day when they were
off watch below decks, sleeping, playing cards, writing, reading, and
playing Scrabble. Jose read "Skippy Jon Jones" to his watch; they nearly
have it memorized. The 1200-1600 watch did work watch with Tristan. Some
trainees continued with inventory while others worked on deck in the rain
sewing leather onto the foresail preventer, also known as the gybing tackle.
Sophie, Becca, Maddie and Tristan worked together huddled on the portside,
in their rain gear, with their palms and leather needles, stitching a
leather patch around a 1 inch parceled and wormed cable. It was admirable.
James made several pots of hot chocolate to keep his port watch warm. Sarah
B. started a manuscript study with several trainees, on the first book of
John. They enjoyed seeing the text in a different light and discussing the
vocabulary, repetition of ideas and words, symbols etc. Again, we are
praying for good winds and warmer weather. Until tomorrow, good-night,
enjoy your still beds, Bonice.
Observations:
windy, wet, cold
Readings:
| Pressure | |
| Wind | E20 |
| Temp | |
| processed: 2008-04-08 13:24:03 |
