…as I set up my bed in the pit and lay down I scan this giant ocean with its barreling down waves! Sarantium will never win any races but but she was built for this. When sails are balanced, small main and small Genoa, and she hits 6 knots, she then glides perfectly on top of the waves. With the long keel slicing through the waves, the boat doesn’t hesitate nor sway. It’s a good solid boat and tonight she’s happily flying east towards Hiva Oa at 7 knots! We have a full moon at stern and the view is spectacular. If this wind keeps up, I will throw the anchor in the water early evening, tomorrow!
I have two options for tomorrow when anchoring. The harbor in Hiva Oa or the island just 2 NMiles west of Hiva Oa. Technically, when arriving to a new country you check in right away if the port captain is open. They close daily at 11.30 so we won’t make check in tomorrow. Hiva Oa has had a lot of rain in the past few days and as a result a lot of run off. Water in the harbor is brown so many sailboats moved to the neighboring island. Part of me just want to get the check-in over with and finding a restaurant that serves meat and coconut drinks but part of me wants to stop at the smaller island and sit on the white sandy beach before going into a busy harbor.
I have a long list of little things that needs to be fixed. I have laundry. I need to grocery shop. The boat needs cleaning. The task-oriented part of me is saying ”get it done” and the tired side of me says go to the island, hang on the beach, swim with the mantas and open another can of food!
The wise choice would be to go to the island for a couple of nights and regain consciousness after 28 days off shore! I’m tired!
Out!
Sailaway Sarantium 