Position: 20 degrees, 52 minutes south; 175 degrees, 55 minutes east

We made about 135 nautical miles today. It continued blustery with short tall waves so it was wet and we stayed reefed down to the third reef with just the stays’l most of the day. Finally in the afternoon it eased a little bit and we put the jib back out, but now (dinner) have it furled back in as the pots were tipping over on the stove and the Charismas were in danger of spilling. Maybe we’ll put it back out when we’re done.

The excitement today was trying to teach Ann how to spit lime seeds.. Yes, those irritating little things that end up in our Charismas when we squeeze limes into them. Best way to take care of that is to spit ’em over the solar panels into the deep blue. We’re still working on Ann’s technique. So far she can’t get them beyond the cockpit seats. We’ll keep you all apprised of this important development.

Other than that, it’s been a pretty gray day. Lots of wind – which is nice to help make progress south – but there’s not much sun. We’re expecting the same for at least another day. At least we have Buena Vista who is just about ten miles away so we talk a couple times a day on the radio. Little things keep us entertained out here.