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November 26, 1997
Monterey CA to Hawaii First Attempt. Update #3
November 26, 1997 10:25PM
36° 40.11' N, 123° 26.09' W
I have a feeling this update wont last too long. Our world has shrunk to an infinitesimal point since our last nessage, as for nearly 24 hours we have been unable to pedal. A steadily dropping barometer has brought with it winds of about force 5 - 6, and the associated seas are breaking over Moksha about every minute or so. The sea anchor is deployed, which moderates the ride somewhat, but with not much to do other than look for ships, lisen to the CARD radar detector and wait for fairer seas things tend to get pretty introspective. Things better improve soon, as I've done enough exploring of my own head for one day, and want to ge back to using my legs a little. I wonder how this much weather this soon bodes for the rest of the voyage - must be care...
- John
++ SOON AFTER THIS MESSAGE WAS SENT JOHN AND CASEY ABORTED THE VOYAGE, RETURNING TO MORRO BAY ON THE CALIFORNIA COAST WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE US COASTGUARD. THE ATTEMPT HAD TO BE ABANDONED DUE TO BAD WEATHER AND EQUIPMENT FAILURE ++
Posted on November 26, 1997 5:44 AM