We crossed the equator at 141 53 209W.. & that make Simon a "Shellback!!" now heading NW & we've covered exactly 715 mile's to date!! Presently to lining up for the ITZ zone (convergence zone) which starts at around N7 to N11 ( which we should hit in 24 hours), unfortunately it's become "active" (that's not very attractive), since our departure on the 16th.. so we're being very cautious in finding the exact entrance to weave through the condensed Low's -(lightning & squall's).. However the weather to date has been amazing - Clear sunny sky's good SE trades, occasional squall at night.. but fast sailing, we've found two other 45' sloop's out ( Soggy Paws & Infini) here both are behind us at around 50 miles & 75 miles but we all speak on the radio every morning & evening checking each other progress & weather..both boats seem incredibility nice company out here & are also heading home to Hawaii from FP..
after crossing the equator the winds have lightened to around 10 knots,from ESE, the pressure is still stable & high
we expect to arrive in Hawaii (big Island) on or around 1st Oct, IF Apple (dog) is cleared, which she should be within the next few days as we've sent all here papers well in advance.. Finally I have my sat phone doing all our e-mails so the SSB has become a back-up which is amazing.. we're all really well, Simon has acclimated into the ocean very well & is now at the helm.. we're all doing 3 hour watches & Veronica has become a fully accomplished sailor who decides the watches & can now run apple (yacht ) single handed!! I think the anti-Cyclone really gave her confidence in her ability to control the whole situation.. we now preparing for the ITZ zone.. weather in the North Pacific after the ITZ looks good, so hopefully make good ground..
not really sure how long it'll be in Hawaii or whether it'll continue through to San Francisco in Oct..
"RICK" LIMERICK..Are you in Hawaii? BIG ISLAND?? if so sat text me !!..
CREW WANTED>>> Anyone want to crew Hawaii to Los Angeles? sat text me.. sat number is this site..
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