This afternoon Sand Dollar moved about five miles to an anchorage near the entrance of the bay, affording a quick start for tomorrow's passage. We are about 200 yds from an exclusive resort owned by Jacque Cousteau's son. I snorkeled on the adjacent reef but was disappointed in the visibility. However, there was plenty of healthy coral and abundant sea life.

Tomorrow we will leave around 6 AM for the 50 mile passage to Makongai Island which is southwest of here. It was a former leper colony (I hope!). The weather forecast promises pleasant sailing with 15 knots of wind on the beam.

All else is well onboard.