(0900 local, -9ZD), N 08deg 06.7' E 132deg 10.9', COG 107deg True, SOG 5.7kts
For the past 2 days we have barely sustained speeds over ground of 5.0 kts, apparently due to a west-setting current that runs to the north of Palau
(and south of Yap). In spite of this reduced speed (and as current SOG shows, maybe because as we approach Palau we are less affected by this current) we
anticipate being into the reef entrance on the west side of Babelthuap I. in little more than 24hrs, approximately noon tomorrow local time.

Baro last 24hrs has ranged from 29.62 - 29.68 in a diurnal cycle similar to a twice-daily tide cycle, something we have noticed the past week or so

less frequent squalls (than 2 days ago) in the past 24, although last night (0300 local 9 May -- 1800 UTC 8 May) we had a cluster of squalls with winds 28-29kts.
For the last 6 hours winds have been E 9-13kts.

seas remain confused over a 2meter swell out of the E. Although it could not be seen, I suspect the swell last night was larger due to the bumpy ride

Cloud cover 50% with the clear skies being predominately overhead and to the south and west of us. Few t-heads visible at the moment and those are aft (NW of us)

Dorothy: Crew happy with a dorado (mahi-mahi or dolphin fish) caught yesterday. there was a comic moment as Capt. D repeatedly attempted to gaff the fish only to have the gaff slide off
(because the plastic tip protector was still on the hook). Capt David redeemed himself by cooking up said fish, appreciated by the crew, but missing Dorothy's mango salsa to go with it.