Easy, quiet day after the craziness of yesterday. We checked out for Tonga with customs and immigration since they are closed through the weekend and we are likely to leave on Sunday. Had a really fun night on Orcinius with Sockdolager and The Rose. Pot luck followed by pictures that everyone brought. The evening was highlighted with some beautiful singing and guitar by Karen from Sockdolager. Also a whale swam through just outside the moorings at sunset. Overall, a nice respite from yesterday.

Earlier in the day, I brought the completely chafed through bow-line from “Sunrise” that we fixed yesterday at (ironically) sunset over to them so they would have a souvenir. They were very appreciative as they realized that their boat would not have made it through the night on the other half-chaffed through mooring line. Turns out they are from the Bay Area and as I was leaving they said to “watch Latitude 38-you will be in it”. I guess they are going to send a story. Will be interesting to read their version of the crazy weather day