April 26 2015
0930 UTC
7 01.8 N
122 06.7 W
doldrums
convergence zone
ITCZ
its all the same
engine on
low RPMs around 800 for fuel economy
motor sailing with 110 genoa
tinkering with sheet trim
balancing shape
do not desire drag from over hardening
we wish to harness enough wind
to boost SOG 1 kn
up to the high 5s
dreary cumulus smother shining half moon
hazy windows to heavens float by
twinkles of outer space flirt in and out of perspective
cloud to cloud lightning fire
crooked sparks spontaneously illuminate dark masses
no thunder heard
calmly confused 1’ mostly NE seas
we head dead south
7 degrees to go
longing for those idyllic SE trades
to blow us happily ever after to the Marquesas