A large windless hole appears in the forecast, and continuing on a direct course for French Polynesia will mean several days of motoring. So we decide to turn almost straight south for awhile, chasing a patch of very light wind that will probably require some engine time but might also allow for some slow progress under sail.
One benefit of turning south is that we’re soon at the equator! This is our third crossing – the first in the Pacific on our way to the Galapagos in 2019, and next on our way north in the Atlantic in 2022. And just like the previous crossings, Angie does the honors of sailing us across “The Line”, while Mike is sound asleep off watch.
All’s well aboard.
Day Four
01 10.5S 86 16.3W
154nm
