Well, here we are. A couple of hours into the 2011 transpac.
We had a decent start on the leeward end of the line. The breeze was about 12 knots and quickly filled to 15 and 19 knots by Catalina. Magnitude started at the weather end of the line giving us a bit of an advantage. We tacked once to get around the island but then had to quickly tack back to port as the breeze dropped quickly and went left. We are now back on starboard with the full stack in about 12 knots. Magnitude 80 is to leeward of us. We are now settling into the boat and looking forward to our first freeze dried meal of the trip. I think beef stew is on the menu tonight. Yum.
Doogie
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