There is not much new to report. They have been boring as hell on the way back to the mainland.
Typically the winds have been strong (NOW of course now!) and unfortunately adverse of angle as well - for coming back!
Like a mini Transpac they started back heading back a little low of course anticipating a lift as they approached the shore. Reaching with a reefed main and number three they managed some 17 and 18 knots surfs - so getting back quickly - at first.
But the wind angle has not fully cooperated and now they find themselves at a tighter angle and still lots of wind. Doug notes that this would have been an excellent time to use the second reef if the sail had been built that way! They are presently sailing on the Number 3 alone and making decent progress.
They expect to be back on the mainland sometime this afternoon - I would say about 1600PDT.
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