Well we are on a beam reach and the swells are hitting our port side, about 8 to 10', 15 kts out of the northeast. This will be the norm until Saturday when the winds shift to the northwest. At that time we can resume course to Morro Bay. On this tack we are making 5 to 7 kts whereas if we were to motor directly to Morro Bay, because of the swell, only about 2.5 kts. This will also allow us to get to calmer seas and favorable winds. We are only 20 miles or so south of our intended course and making better time to the coast. Like I said above, we can adjust later and this is much better direction for both the boat and crew. The last 500 miles is the hardest part of the trip so I want to make sure all is well and nothing breaks. Better to take an extra day that to look at the ass end of a Coast Guard cutter!!!!! Still looking to arrive early in the week. Weather permitting. Lynn