Pacific Crossing — Captain's Log

Left Santa Cruz, Galapagos anchorage at 9am on April 3rd, 2013. Clear skies, light winds from the East. Motored for most of the day. Wind picked up in the evening and we set the sails. Distance of 3020 miles and an estimated transit time to destination of Marquesas is 23 days.

Distance and Position Log:
Day 1 - 121 miles, 02°06"625S; 91°48"455W
Day 2 - 84 miles, 02°49"685S; 93°01"103W. Met SY Melana May just before sundown and saw whales
Day 3 - 129 miles, 03°47"207S; 94°51"431W.
Day 4 - 122 miles, 03°48"145S; 96°54"465W.
Day 5 - 166 miles, 04°12"258S; 99°38"143W.
Day 6 - 162 miles, 04°08"732S; 102°22"199W.
Day 7 - 182 miles, 04°06"533S; 105°24;498W. Clocks adjusted back by one hour.
Day 8 - 184 miles, 04°08"418S; 108°28"893W.
Day 9 - 185 miles, 04°13"179S; 111°34"327W. Record day for distance.
Day 10 - 176 miles, 04°41"331S; 114°28"859W.
Day 11 - 154 miles, 05°16"791S; 116°58"942W. Total to date 1,680 miles for an average speed of 153 miles per day. Saw dolphins at sundown.
Day 12 - 132 miles, 05°22"688S; 119°11"29W.
Day 13 - 154 miles, 05°31"522S; 121°46"287W. Clocks adjusted back by one hour.
Day 14 - 152 miles, 05°48"527S; 124°20"290W.
Day 15 - 152 miles, 06°05"255S; 126°52"030W.
Day 16 - 131 miles, 06°40"837S; 128°59"213W.
Day 17 - 125 miles, 07°15"047S; 131°00"147W.
Day 18 - 125 miles, 07°50"838S; 133°00"499W.
Day 19 - 142 miles, 08°30"718S; 135°17"949W. Clocks adjusted back by one hour.
Day 20 - 111 miles, 09°07"024S; 137°09"059W.
Day 21 - 100 miles, 09°44"408S; 138°38"133W. Land sighted at 07:00 hours
Arrival to Baie Tahauku, Isle Hiva Oa, Marquesas at 15:30 position 09°48"147S; 139°01"863W. Clocks adjusted back 30 minutes.

Trip averages: 142 miles per day; speed of 5.9 knots per hour.
28 hours of running time on the engine and 78 hours on the generator for total fuel consumption of 45 gallons.

Distance to New Zealand - 3020 miles