Now Passing North of the Dominican Republic

Mike: It's Tuesday. We've now been at sea for over two full days. The boat's systems and crew are working well together. We've broken up the night into three watches of three hours each: 9pm-12am, 12am-3am and 3am-6am. The rest of the day is covered by whoever is topside and wants to.

There's nothing out here: no ships or other boats passing us by today. We feel truly alone. Only the automated voice from the San Juan weather office reminds us that we are not alone. Although we have an HF receiver set aboard, we haven't turned it on. Really no need since we're having a great time in stable weather. And just when you think it can't get any better... DOLPHINS! Must have been about 20 of 'em. Frolicking in the bow wave. I'd read somewhere that this was supposed to be a sign of good luck or a safe passage. We don't know, but they added to the whole trip.

For those interested: We did 142.5nm in the past 24 hour period which means that we averaged about 6kts. Our current position is now over 100nm off the northern coast of the Dominican Republic on a course of 305M bound for Provo in the Caicos. Our actual position is N20°45.76, W068°40.3. Current conditions are seas <4' and winds about 10kts. We want to make landfall at 9am on Thursday, so have reduced speed to around 5kts so that we'll make the landfall after first light in the morning.