We are currently sailing along under full sail, steering full and by (about SxW), a degree and a quarter north of the equator, parallel to the line at 086 degrees W. We are about 227 nautical miles from the island of Isla San Cristobal. Skies are mostly blue with a few scattered, fluffy clouds and fair breezes. Seas are still a bit lumpy and there are still plenty of birds, boobies and terns, flying overhead.
Ship’s work: Removed rust from topsides, greased the fore t’gallant mast, and more spot painting around the ship in preparation for our arrival to the Galapagos. We have also been cleaning a lot of bird droppings from the hatch, the quarterdeck and every other exposed area! Yuck! Preparations for the line crossing and meeting King Neptune and his distinguished court are underway, much to the trepidation of the pathetic pollywogs on board. A reckoning is at hand! Ship’s cook Donald made a tasty lunch of burgers and pasta salad.
From: Balboa, Panama
To: Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos
Date: June 16, 2018
Noon Position: 01°25.8N – 086°46.5W
Course and Speed: Full and by (SWxW 1/2 W) – 5.9kn
Wind Direction and Force: SxE – Force 4/5
Swell Height and Direction: 3m – SSW
Weather: Bright, sunny
Day’s Run: 102.7nm
Passage Log: 106.21nm
Distance to Port: 227nm
Voyage: 2994.8nm
Sails set: All sails
Booby birds taking a rest in the headrig