497 Miles to Kaneohe
20 July 2016 | Pacific Ocean
Wayne Koide
Finally after 8 days, I can use the computer to write this blog. I was really seasick the first 3 days of the trip, something that I hadn't planned on. I thought the Bonine would take care of my stomach but didn't expect the sea state that we got. As you may have read, the winds have been unbelievable and not giving us much time for rest.
Today is a brochure perfect day. The sun is out, the winds are 16-20 knots and we are flying the A2 spinnaker not fearing for our lives. Last night we saw a beautiful full moon and this morning a beautiful sunrise.
This trip has been an adventure of a lifetime and and has been so scary due to the high winds. I remember Eleanor Roosevelt said, "Do something every day that scares you." Well, we have that covered.
Hard to believe we have sailed over 1500 miles. Our ETA is Friday afternoon so that would make our crossing 10 days. We are all looking forward to the MaiTais at the dock at Kaneohe.