We managed to carry an evening puff for several hours and get in a bit of actual sailing. It made for a quiet dinner on deck for everyone just as the stars were coming out. We finally had to take the main down around 9pm and motor. Who said this mexico "sailing" was great? We sure have been using up our share of fuel.
Technically, we are mid way down the coast of Guatemala. When a large wave picks up the boat, I can see coastal lights. Radar puts us about 9 miles off.
The moon ha
s finally come up and in it's waining state of 3/4 is still bright enough to blot out most of the stars. It has turned into quite a clear night and a moonlight path is running all the way to the horizon.Now the wind might be coming back up. I might be able to coax an extra half knot out of the ol'girl by easing the staysails a bit.
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Are you watching the north star get closer and clser to the horizon? The lowest I've ever seen it is about 20 degrees. You're past that now....
Byron,
Just a note to let you know we are vicariously enjoying the trip and look forward to every log entry.
Greg and Ann.
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