Keep them beasties moving.... Finally we have caught up to the fabled NE trades and are making good progress. Despite the dismal first 2 days, our overall average has clawed its way to 5 knots. The swells are beginning to normalize after constant confused seas, which are not that pleasant to roll around in (hence the title). The winds have enabled us to keep an efficient course - we are almost on the lay line to Hiva Oa, but we will have to make a dog-leg through the doldrums, more than likely. Cheers, Team Mulan