The huge day yesterday was a thrill, and we're sure our competitors hear the roar of Bequia charging through the waves in the back of their minds. We see them in our minds to, but more like prey. We've been headstay reaching as tight as we can (60-70deg apparent) with the 1.5oz kite "Red Apples" a.k.a. "Green Monster". The wind often shifting and changing speeds. Even getting light enough for a switch to the 0.5oz satin weave. (Thursday morning had a VERY calm few hours, but finally filled back in beautifully.) We've been expecting for the wind to veer and lift us toward the island of our destination. That finally happened today, and we're focusing more on trim as we continue to press, cast the die of our path, and let the winds of fate choose who is just.
As the crew continues to drive the boat through the race a few custom terms show up. The forward bunk area is now called the magic carpet. Not just because we're sleeping on the floor, but because it heaves and pitch the most of anywhere on the boat. It is also one of the narrowest (and therefore most secure) places to sleep.
Jack took on the role of sue chef and made some great blueberry-oatmeal pancakes. Shana took on the roll of cooking game show host yesterday, with a chicken, vegetable over rice dish that was fantastic. The crew continues to be well fed.
Apologies for the delay in the blog posts, they were being sent to the wrong address:(. Hopefully they posted in order.
We sail on, in light air, nearly flat sea's and makinig 7+ towards the welcoming beauty of Kaneohe bay.
-Bequia
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At 7/14/2012 12:11 AM (utc) our position was 38°06.27'N 122°16.02'W
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Thank you, Bequia crew for the variety in writing styles and wonderful descriptions allowing all of us left on land to participate in your competitive joy and the magic of the ocean.
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