Sunday 17^th May - As of midnight day-24 we were at position 9:37.45S 137:7.07W

After 24 days at sea we finally saw another boat, infact we saw tow boats together sailing into Hiva Oa on a similar course to us. The reason that they were together is that one had a whole in it and was taking on a bit of water so the other was just ensuring it got in safely. I guess it is nice to know that if you do get in trouble the law of the sea is to stay and help.

We have not had a lot of wind of late infact we have had really dismal wind all with a touch of north in it for the last 2 weeks which means we have been on a Starboard Tack for half the trip. Considering I am meant to be sailing in the SE trade winds I am a little confused. Anyhow to top it all off it is pushing back out arrival time by a considerable amount. In the last 10 days we have lost a two and a half days. Not for one second have I been taking it easy in fact we have had the kite up with the jib pooled out for the entire week apart from once when a squall hit us and literally got me out of bed.

Day 297

Destination – Marquesas Passage Day 24

Traveling Direction – West

Average Speed – 5.4

Total distance – 120 Nautical Miles

Travel Time – 24h