We had a great sail today. The freshly painted bottom is so smooth that we made an easy 60 nautical miles today. The new propeller really made a positive difference, although we didn't motor much today, just to get out of Pensacola bay and going into Mobile bay.

From here on, we expect to be dodging oil rigs for the rest of the trip. Some people look upon the rigs with comfort because they are not out there alone. Personally, I view the rigs as a hazard to navigation and would find it to be a much safer trip home without them.

There is a blow (20 to 25 kts) from the East forecasted for Monday, so we decided spare the equipment (and ourselves) and anchor through the blow. Then we will try to get as far West as possible before the wind shifts from the West on Thursday.

We hope to get to the Chandeleur Islands on Sunday (about 15 miles off the east coast of LA), and will anchor in the lee of that chain for the blow on Monday.