COG: 175 T
SOG: 4.7 knots
Winds (at current time): 15 knots, gusting to 20 knots from the N
Distance traveled from Neah Bay: 200 miles
Distance traveled in last 24 hour run: 120 miles
We are currently 20 miles or so south of Tillamook, OR. We have motored for a total of 24 hours since leaving Neah Bay and sailed about 24 hours. Winds had been on our bow for all of day 1 and really didn't shift and build until earlier this morning. We are making a downwind run with following seas.
The first nights watch was cool and moist, but last night the nearly full moon was out all night and the building high pressure system has brought warmer and dryer conditions. It was a beautiful night of sailing, with light seas and wind.
Based on our weather forecast, it appears that high winds and sea conditions exist along the northern California coastline. Relying on that, we've decided to make a run for Coos Bay and let things settle before continuing on. We should arrive there early Friday morning. The plan would be to stay only one night and then head out again on Saturday. The lure of a warm shower may have played as much a roll in our decision as the impending weather.
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| Our 2nd night out was warm and dry and we were able to enjoy a beautiful sunset to the west with a nearly full moon rising to the east. |
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| Paul and Janet watching the spectacular sunset. |
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