Quick Update

TIME: 2021/06/12 03:12 UTC
LATITUDE: 18-53.09N
LONGITUDE: 159-42.49W
COURSE: 077T
SPEED: 2.7
WIND_SPEED (T): NE 16
Apparent Wind: 50 Deg Port, 20kt
Waves: NE 1-2M
Miles to Oahu, Hawaii: 177NM

COMMENTS: The wind and seas have moderated a bit. The debate we are having is whether to keep sailing but going either too far east or too far west. The decision we have made at the moment is to motor sail as close into the wind and seas as possible with the assistance of one engine to keep fuel consumption lower, hence why our boat speed is currently painfully slow. We will continue to evaluate what course is best for us as we continue our slow progress over the next few days. We could arrive in Oahu as early as Monday morning but we will have to continue to adjust our ETA as the miles pass.

The one amazing piece of news is we have a confirmed marina slip in Waikiki Yacht Club located in Honolulu. This is all thanks to Steve on Chasing Waterfalls, whose family we first briefly met in Galapagos and then had the opportunity to spend a bit more time with in Raiatea after confinement was lifted. Not sure how he pulled it off, but we will just gratefully take this huge win after what has felt like a lot of strikes against us. Oh, and a big thank you to Nat for reaching out to Steve to begin with!! We are just ready to be tied to a dock and endlessly sleep. Then face the long list of repairs and cleanup we have on our hands.

Maple continues to be a rockstar and sail/motor under less than optimal conditions. The crew are tired, but doing well! Trying desperately to eat all meat, eggs, produce and cheese on board, but I have a feeling some will have to be tossed overboard before arrival. Meat lovers pizza with extra cheese is on the menu tonight. :)