Sunday, July 27, 2008

July 27, 2008 Day 16

Robert's son, Winston, is creating a TransPac commemorative book for Robert.
If you go to Winston's site, you can sign the guest book and Winston will incorporate all the comments he receives into the book.
Here is the direct link.
http://www.crawfordkin.com/CrawfordKin/TransPac/Entries/2008/7/27_Sign_The_Guest_Book.html

 

 

Black Feathers
7:00 p.m.
Lat/Long: 25.47 N 149.34 W
Distance to Finish: 583 miles 12 hour mileage: 64
Course: 250 degrees true
Speed: 5.4 knots
Date: 7/27/08


Robert had a great day. He took down his main sail and put up twin jibs and poles. Boat is moving along very smoothly and he's had to make no adjustments. He's hoping he can sail this format all the way to Kauai.

 

Black Feathers
7:00 a.m.
Lat/Long: 26.09 N 148.27 W
Distance to finish: 647 miles 12 hour mileage: 69 miles
Course: 250 degrees true
Speed: 5.6 knots
Date: 7/27/08


Robert has a bit more wind/speed than he'd like. It appears he will have 20 mph, instead of his preferred 15 mph for the next couple of days at least. He's fine, it just keeps him on his toes a bit more. Solar panel and new "old" rudder are doing fine.