S 30 13.7 Degs. South 179 37.1 Degs. West Traveled 76 NM by GPS toward Tonga 83 NM on log. much Zig-zaging in light airs We gained a day, Crossed the international dateline.
Wind were very light the first half of the day. Started engine to charge batteries and motor and when done at 1 AM the wind was strong enough using the jib, staysail, & mainsail to keep INTENTION moving at 4 to 5 knots. I felt feelings of grateful joy and happiness to be sailing again. At night the sparkling lights of phosphorescence passing by the boat in the water were like floating diamonds/jewels streaming past the sides of hull. Also behind INTENTION was a foot wide white trail of phosphorescence caused by the keel and rudder exciting the micro-organisms / plankton in the water. Today the lone bird is an albatross gliding over a pastel blue ocean as far as the eye can see. Its long wing-span allows it to effortlessly soar barely missing the tops of waves against a golden sunset. We had a sweet fresh New Zealand persimmon for a taste treat.