JAM Vic Maui 2014

August 11, 2014 We motored for most of the night. Both watches did do a little sailing but struggled with the light wind. This morning we put up the spinnaker in 9 kts of breeze and it is holding. We hope the wind will build. If we can get another 100 miles toward the Strait we think we can make Neah Bay under motor with the fuel we have left. The wind always seems to be light at the entrance to the Strait, well known to us as we have drifted there during many Swiftsure races. Both the skipper and Julia were feeling off yesterday. The skipper blames it on the kale but Julia�'s condition is of unknown origin. I think she suspects something from Steve�'s galley but that spotless area with excellent refrigeration certainly could not be the cause of any upset tummy. Both are better today. The skipper had a day of oatmeal yesterday to clean out the kale. Julie resorted to Lipton chicken noodle soup. The countdown continues with 211 miles to the Strait and 8 more to Neah Bay. Of course with our luck we will arrive after the fuel dock is closed. We are not thinking of that situation, yet. We are also looking forward to ice cream that is available at the Neah Bay store. The skipper�'s choice for first meal is grilled vegetables that his daughter Kari expertly does. No kale of course. Julia wants a BLT with avocado. Bill wants a broccoli quiche. Bennett is going for ice cream and bananas, and lots of them. The off watch are asleep so I cannot canvas them. Wait Thor has raised his head and is craving burgers, potato chips and veggies. I don�'t think anyone will want a taco for quite a while. Taking up at 7:00 pm we have 128 miles to the Strait. We are within motoring range but we have been surprised by a 20 kt NW breeze. We doused the spinnaker and have the #4 jib up and doing nearly nine kts. We look like we are home free and the worry about light winds and not enough fuel has gone away. It is NW weather, marine layer, cool, and damp. Foul weather gear, fleeces, watch caps and gloves are on. Welcome home!