We went through the Gulf Stream a few hours ago. The water temp was 76 on the south side, 81.6 F inside and 65 north of the gulf stream!

It was about 40 miles wide flowing in a NNE direction at 3 to 5 knots setting us sideways, to starboard. To maintain course we had to head to port about 15 degrees. The boat was pointed 15 degrees to port of the direction of the boat. . . . Not something we are used to.

The first 24 hours out of Bermuda was uncomfortable with winds in the low 20's dropping to below 10 in the morning, big swells with lots of lumps from days of strong SW winds.

Then the wind stayed light for about 36 hours before filling in SW. Motoring, 36 hours. . . . Glad we have a great Yanmar diesel engine and lots of fuel! Delightful sailing in smooth seas last 18 hours in SW winds building from 10 to 17. Making 8.5 to 10 knots on course. ETA Tuesday morning, June 13.

We've been told that this is a typical transit. Some of the way not much fun, the rest of the way great!

We'll be in Newport a few days. We are having new sails delivered by David Hodges of Santa Cruz/Ullman Sails late Thursday and will install them Friday.

Then we'll head over to Marion for 10 days and the Kent Family Annual Croquet Tournament. - RR