Day 6

Thu Apr 28 2022 08:00:00 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time)

Good morning from the Pacific. Our iridium issues seem to have subsided.

Yesterday another sailboat made contact with us, a catamaran named Calista. It was awesome to hear another boat. They left La Cruz the day before we left Cabo. Between contact with them and emails to other boats we are told a boat named Samsara has crossed the equator, Sauce Sea is almost to the equator, and Pablo remains a bit northwest of us. During mine and Graham’s watch a large cargo vessel crossed our path 11 nautical miles in front of us. Far enough away that we never actually saw them, just their AIS.

Graham’s aunt asked if the night skies have been spectacular. For the first few nights out of Cabo the night sky was a beautiful wash of stars and planets. Then the clouds began moving in. A few at first and now we are surrounded by clouds. Clouds forward, aft, port, starboard and above. Though, not below. Otherwise we would be a flying boat…you know…a plane. I know, terrible. lol. The clouds during the day give us a little protection from the increased temperatures. We can still see random patches of blue sky. Its not great for our solar charging though. At night they can feel oppressive, closing in around you until all you are really aware of is the breath of the waves, the snap of the sails, and the your spot on the ocean feels small.

We are sailing pretty deeply downwind with the wind 165 degrees starboard; running with the wind. It has put us in an uncomfortable position to the waves all night long creating a restless night for all. But with the morning sun comes avocado toast and another day, another set of new experiences, another bonding.

Karri