Hang 20 position report 0800 PST July 16
25°39N 144°26W
The wind arrived! Last night, while Lori unsuccessfully attempted to sleep, I transcended time and space, hurtling this specimen of fine art straight into the black abyss, sans wind instruments or compass. She thinks I must have hit over 20 bsp but we have no way to know.
Did you know that when you double-hand, there is only ever just ONE other person on the boat?
Last night was terrifying. We are working on a smaller sail configuration. Got a reef in the main now.
Iridium back off. More tomorrow!
Dear Lori Tewksbury
ReplyDeleteI'm contacting you on behalf of GOSEA, the multi-institutional team of scientists and environmentalists, led by the University of Hawaii and supported by NASA Citizen Science for Earth Systems Program.
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Jan Hafner, PhD
Cathy you are amazing and I’m sure Lori is too! What a ride to follow you on this race. Hang in there with your electronics issues. Hawaii is not far now!
ReplyDeleteThat above is from Courtney. Just a little slow on the technology here
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