June 3, 8:45AM lat: 45d, 25.2m N, lon: 126d 16.6m W SOG: 7.8 kts, COG 175 d mag
It’s morning on VALIS, but the sky is grey, and it’s cold here. Of course, we’ve been used to that for the last several days. The wind has moderated for now, and is blowing about 25 kts. The seas are down a bit too, perhaps 8 ft (it’s hard to tell). Our current position is about 100 miles west of Tillamook, Oregon.
Last night we had a fast ride, with the wavetops breaking in a beautiful phosphorescent glow. There were ships on the AIS screen, but none passed close enough to see by eye.
I got the new GRIB (weather) files, and worked the SSB radio this morning for the 8:00AM net, but with little luck. I was able to talk with Mirage on channel 4A, but it was a poor connection. I heard nothiing on channel 8A. I will be also trying 4B and 8B, since there seems to be a lot of interference on 4A and 8A at times.
Breakfast is whatever you find. Lee made me some hot chocolate, and tea for himself, while Jim made coffee for Rich and himself. I’ve been up since 4:15AM, so I’m going to take a nap.
Best, Paul / VALIS