Sept. 4 update
09.05.2009
Sailed all night between 7.5-9.0 knots, it's the fastest we've seen Mandolin go. Pretty bumpy with confused seas about 2 meters. No squalls the entire night, but a thin cloud layer has developed above the puffy clouds (sorry I don't know the technical terms off hand).
Our updated position is N 06 51 and W 157 019 at 1734 Sept. 5 UTC, heading app. 10-15 degrees, speed app. 6.0-7.0 knots, wind 20-25 knots out of the East/SE. Barrometer 1103.
It's hot...daydreaming about cold popsicles, fresh fruit and veggies, and ice cubes!
Chris and Lori