motoring

9/16 local 0230
N37 22 W150 13
1050nm from Honolulu, 1350nm from San Francisco
This is going to be quick as I'm having to run up to the helm after each sentence to adjust the course. The final component of our autopilot finally died last night (is anyone surprised?). Since we're motoring, the windvane can't steer. Yes, amazing as it is, it is super calm out here in the middle of the Pacific and the engine has been on for about 24-hours. We knew we'd have to motor a bit through, or around, the high, so it isn't a surprise. Two large eastbound container ships crossed our bow
today, and we also were graced with the presence of a pod of dolphins AND sperm whales in the distance (identified by their forward angled blows). The batteries are charged, the water tanks are full and we are ready for the wind to blow tomorrow (please?!). Cheers from a crystal clear starry night at sea.