Our ship has caught a bug, leaving a few hands with tummy trouble. Nevertheless on we sail in pretty good conditions and work continues as per usual. At 0800 we were sailing full and by – this relies heavily on a steady helmsman, as they must sail according to the wind and not by the compass. At 1100 the 8-12 watch took in the fore royal and the port sheet parted, which was quickly fixed and reled by Rune of Norway. The Captain says that it is better that it parts from time to time than to be so strong that it cannot part.
The scullery door frame is receiving a coat of lovely purple primer by Kirsten of Alberta, interior of the skiff is getting scraped and the hatch cover is getting a sponge bath.
The real thought on everyone’s minds is when His presence, King Neptune, will occur. Tension builds. The day in question is near, what lies ahead is unknown. Dolphins spotted on starboard side puts the young pollywogs at ease, only for a moment but along with the sea turtle we passed today and the many booby birds spying about we feel as if we are under surveillance….
From: Balboa, Panama
Towards: San Cristobal, Galapagos
Date: June 14, 2018
Noon Position: 01 31.6 N’ – 083 24.7′ W
Course + Speed: Full and By + 4 kts
Wind direction + Force: SxW + 4
Swell Height + Direction: 4m + SSW
Weather: Sunny, slightly overcast
Day’s Run: 96.5nm
Passage Log: 97.5nm
Distance to Port: 410nm
Voyage: 2.789.2nm
Sails set: All sails