At 9:30 Tuesday morning, we are at 24 56N 151 01W. Wind and waves are 20 degrees off the starboard bow. This is giving us better speed and fuel burn compared to right on the nose, where it was until last night. Rain squalls are washing salt off the boat, so far today. We are alternating three-hour watches from 7 p.m. to 1 p.m. In the afternoon, we are doing informal watches, depending on chores. It has been too rough for fishing since our first day out of Hawaii. But, we did catch enough fish for 12 dinners, so we are not doing without. Kind regards, Dick and Gail Dick and Gail Barnes Ice Dancer Nordhavn 50 #22