Quick update for folks following the where-abouts of Orizaba, and the gang bringing it home. After a shorter than planned stop in Hanalie Bay on Kauai due to hurricane Daniel slowly rolling towards the island has them heading out tonight (~11pm) to take advantage of the favorable winds and to avoid any issues later this week. Unfortunately no scuba diving and limited Kauai enjoyment after all (sorry guys), but spirits appeared upbeat tonight as they were seeing Orizaba make 8-9 knots North without breaking a sweat, and the comfort of getting out well ahead of any hurricane imapact (see attached NOAA picture, still off a ways, but good call to leave well in advance). Also glad to hear the weather downloads/routing are working, helping in the decision to head out tonight, as well as some final questions about the electronics/etc. systems on the boat answered today, will look forward to additional blog updates coming directly from the boat. The weather simulations show a run of 13-14 days to Astoria, but that assumes "race mode" with no motor or motor/sailing involved, so might be pretty close.
Posted by Doug S. on behalf of Doug H. and gang.
