It was an extremely hard decision, and we're still trying to take deep breaths and convince ourselves that this was the best choice, but we decided to give the offshore route a try. Primary considerations for us are that Pisces is totally ready for it, and when else will we have the boat, the time, and the desire to do something like this?

So here we are, sailing to Hawaii!! Last night we saw what is likely to be our last sight of land until we have reached Hawaii, a trip of about 2800 nautical miles!

So here it is: Day 1!

24-hr Distance: 104 NM
Wind: 10-20 W
Seas: 3-8 WNW
Sky: Overcast
Distance To Go: 2717 NM

We have been close hauled since leaving Banderas Bay, sailing at a decent clip with the Jib, Staysail, and one reef in the main. Our course has been towards the SW, and we are hoping that in the next day or so the wind will start to clock around, lifting us towards the direct route, and then allowing us to actually start the fabled downwind sailing! In the meantime things are good aboard, we are trying hard to just live in this moment, and certainly not think about how early in this long trip we are! Stomachs are also a bit on edge, so we'll keep this blog and computer time short.

We've got some dead squid and flying fish on deck, but we can't be bothered to clean them up in the current conditions. Pisces though is doing great, sailing along in the groove with Brutus (the Monitor windvane) firmly in control of the helm.

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