We leave this morning (October 30th). The predicted weather conditions look great for calm seas and excellent
sailing.
We do not expect to have internet capability until we arrive in Cabo San Lucas (780 miles). We should arrive in
Cabo between November 9th and 11th.
We completed the HA HA on November 10th when we anchored in Cabo San Lucas at 3:10 am. Of the 160 boats participating,
Georgia J was one of the 15 who sailed the entire way winning the coveted lime green t-shirt. Some facts and figures
regarding the trip:
Time under sail – 9,421 minutes
(6.5 days)
Time engine was used (except during
anchoring) - 0
Number of stops during trip- 2 (Turtle
Bay and Bahia Santa Maria)
Average Velocity Made Good- 5.0 knots
Number of birthday parties celebrated
by crew in route- 1 (Rob)
Fish caught in route- 5 (many big
ones got away)
Number of dolphin visits- too numerous
to count
Number of whale sightings- 2
Number of sea turtle sightings-
1
Significant mechanical problems
in route- Water maker stopped working.
Generator (which runs the water maker) stopped working. Toilet seat broke. Allyn fixed the water maker and generator, but was responsible for the broken toilet
seat.
Sharon cleaned her first fish.
Many thanks to our excellent crew
for a wonderful voyage. Our crew has returned San Francisco and Georgia J leaves for Mazatlan tomorrow
(1/14).
