Saturday, August 04, 2007

happiness

We are tied to the dock at the Waikiki Yacht Club as of 1415 this afternoon after a great 6-1/2 day passage from Fanning Island. Since nothing worthwhile is easy, we got hit with some pretty heavy wind and seas for the last 20 hours of our passage, so we are EXHAUSTED... but also elated to be here in Hawaii.

The weather is of course gorgeous. Liz and Dan and I are sitting around the pool relaxing this very moment (conveniently also the wireless hotspot), Colin is napping and MJ went to explore a bit of Honolulu by foot. We plan to go out for a big meal this evening and then sleep for as many hours as we possibly can, knowing that we are oh so safe and secure.

For the 1050nm upwind passage we averaged 6.5-knots with 155nm days. Right on schedule!

Will post more info and pics tomorrow. Aloha!!

3 comments:

Emily said...

Yaye!! Three cheers - many cheers - for safe and sound arrival on terra firma (big islands count). Looking forward to pics and stories.
happiness from Emily & Dave and household crew Sean, Daisy

01:10
Anonymous said...

Another awesome "crossing", - you guys are the best. I hope you know how often we check on you and how much we are relieved when you arrive again safely. You guys are sooo good to keep up the blog. It rules! - scott

02:13
Anonymous said...

So glad to hear you made it safe! We miss you guys! Love Cass & Eric

05:36

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