Location 37° 00S, 116° 57W
Monday 10.29.2007

The Schooner Maggie B was at 37° 00S, 116° 57W at noon on October 29th. We were rushing along at 9.0 knots directly on the Great Circle route to Puerto Montt. The wind was NW at 17-19 knots, essentially right on our port beam. There is a medium level thin overcast, but the sun is still fairly warm through it.

We have come 2935 NM from Rangiroa and have 2016 NM to go to Puerto Montt.

It looks as if we will have a marvelous ride the next five days. We have a big high (1034 Mb) centered about 700 NM in front of us and a deep low (950 Mb) about 1100 NM South of us. We should keep a Northerly 15-30 knot breeze right on our beam for the next five days, which should move us half the remaining way to Chile. We reefed the main down one reef after lunch and will consider doing the same to the fore before dark.

When we get to 9-10 knots in the Maggie B, a faint hum develops. Technically it is probably some interface with the centerboard, but we all think that is is just the hum of happiness.

The Captain has to make tough decisions. That comes with the job. Last night there was a big one. When I came on watch at midnight, I was presented with the dilemma of choosing between a slice of Hannah’s fruit pie or her cinnamon cake to go with my cup of Earl Grey tea. Showing the deep experience of a Blue Water Skipper, with a nod to Solomon, I took have a slice of each….

Jodi Farrar, Robert’s wife, sent us a blessing that I wanted to share:

“……..Sure and may there lie a sea before you,
the likes of which have never been sailed before,
inviting you to proceed without interruption, upheaval, or
problems in a steady flowing motion, without jolts or interruptions,
in honor of the greatness that is upon your vessel.”

All is well.