40 51 N 124 26 W 12 Miles west of Eureka Course 000T SOG 8.7 Kts Wind SW 15, 6' wind wave with 8' slow westerly swell. Low overcast, intermittent rain Yesterday afternoon the wind built to 25-30 knots with 8-10 foot seas directly on our stern. Very comfortable ride. Wind has been moderating the last several hours. Estimating Newport OR tomorrow noon -- Hal Wyman Que Linda Seaton custom 55 http://www.halwyman.com