Monday evening:Coby estimates eight days to Hawaii.
text at 19:05:
lat27 25N, lon145 01.6W sails slatting, zephyrs toying, maybe wind soon.
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Being the adventures of Coby (single handing) and his 20' Pacific Sea Craft Flicka, as they brave the Pacific Ocean. Texted and dictated by satellite phone to his wife, Katja.
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If there's a way to communicate (inexpensively), He needs to sail due south for approx. 180 miles. There he will, in about 36 hours, find an Easterly breeze at about 8-10 knots. This will be the beginning of his joyous romp in the tradewinds. This information is from the GRIB1 filed by NOAA. Then he can head straight West to Hawaii. Longer miles, but shorter time because of speed. Consistent Wind and Speed will settle the boat down so he can drink heavily...oops, did I say that...
ReplyDeleteThis is from Jeff (boat moored acrossed from Coby in Portland)
Let me know if there's a way to get this to him or if I can help. His 8 days may turn into 6 or 7 with wind. His current location is showing less than 3 knots of wind...gotta go south...
Let me know if there's something I can do to help at:
jhowe@teleport.com
Thanks Jeff. Texted abbreviated version.
ReplyDelete-Katja
Now if he can get enough wind to get down there...
ReplyDelete- Katja
Ahoy Shnookums!
ReplyDeleteKim at Columbia Marine Exchange told us of you... Guess what? We are in Portland aboard the Flicka "Southern Cross" planning our adventure to New Zealand! We are watching and will learn much from you. Feel free to email when you are ashore.