Monday, June 04, 2007

Day - 15

Approaching the mainland. Nearly 275 nautical miles away, we're predicting
a land sighting sometime Wednesday morning.

You know you're getting near southern California when coming from Hawaii
when:

-the water goes from a blue to green color
-temperature drops. It's freezin out here
-puffy white clouds disappear and it's all haze
-sea lions bobbing on the surface for a mid-day snooze
-long pieces of kelp floating on the surface
-passenger plane contrails pointing towards LAX
-ships. Big ships going east and west.

After 15 days thus far with no engine, the crew of Chasch Mer are all
anticipating the arrival. Our ETA is sometime Thursday, June 7. Though
it's a bit soon to tell as the wind has a mind of it's own.

Fairwinds from 034.32.54N 123.26.20W

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good to hear from you...

Give us a call when you arrive!
bluesail7

Anonymous said...

James,

I've been checking in - did you get a picture of the big fish you fought underwater? (Don't worry, even if you didn't I believe you!)
Thanks for bringing us all along vicariously. Safe harbor, and I'm already wondering what your next adventure will be.
Kathleen

Unknown said...

Let me know when you're flying home; we'll start planning a welcome back barbecue! And if you need a ride from the airoporto, just give the secret whistle. :)
-erika