The log of SONRISA II

New cal to Aus - Day 7

Hello dear readers,

We are getting a little stir crazy after a week of living in a very small space. I think we are feeling especially antsy because we are so
close to the finish line. The last 24 hours have been pretty bouncy and rolly...

New cal to Australia - day 6

Hiiiiiiii only 2 more nights at sea before we make it to Australia! Yay!

We are currently zipping along at 6-7 knots. Not on purpose though, We are trying to slow
down to avoid arriving at 2am on Tuesday, but it just ain�'t workin. We...

New cal to Aus day 5

Feelin alive, day five. Thats what holly just muttered to me across the cabin, her face squished
into the pillows on the starboard settee as she rests in her food coma post nachos. Conditions
overnight and today have been beautiful, this is...

New Cal to Aus Day 4

Hey Marge, the winds are here!

They say the seas are the messengers of the wind, and ain�'t that right. I knew something was
coming last night because the sea state changed rather drastically from flat calm to short
steep...

New Cal to Aus day 3

Not much happening here. We are debating whether we are in the coral sea, or the South
Pacific. Our bets are on the Coral sea, which is about the most meaningful conversation of the
day. Conditions are very calm here, we may as well be at...

New Cal - Aus day 2

After a great night of sailing, we have unfortunately had the engine on for most of the day. We
are running it at very low revs (1400rpm - 1800rpm) to conserve fuel. It gives us about 4-5
knots of boat speed while only burning about 1 liter per...