[PUP] Idlewild 07/13/06: New Port of Call

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Date/time:             July 13, 2006, 12:00 local (z-9)
Position at noon:      58D08'N 147D28'W
Kodiak to Noon         160 nm, 337 km.
Avg. speed:            7.6 kts
Miles to Kodiak: (I think Ben means Elfin Cove) 113 miles 250 Km
Course bearing:        085D
Sea state:             Mostly confused, swells 6 to 8'
Wx:                    Wind 10 to 15 kts (20 to 30km)
Water temp:            13.0D C
Crew:                  Ben, Brad & Kevin

Remarks:
Note:
Our arrival location, and time has changed.  We will now arrive at Steveston
Marina, August 11 at 15:00 (3:00 PM local).  Steveston is a big, fishing
boat dock where the tall ships have come in.  We will leave Steveston at
12:00 on Aug 12 and arrive at Shelter Island Marina at about 15:00.

Lovely sunshine yesterday in Kodiak, and a perfect day to start our final
blue water crossing.  After this open ocean crossing we will be in the
Inside Passage, and in protected waters.  It will be a memorable crossing
with perfect, sunny weather, and light winds so far.  Last night had nice
golden twilight at the darkest hour, and if that wasn't enough; we had a
bright, full moon.  This kind of sailing will make it hard to give up, and
become a landlubber again.  We have put out one-stabilizer to reduce the
roll, and are enjoying the big swells.
We can't say enough about Kodiak.  Great people, great scenery, and a great
harbor.  In fact, if you consider all the previous, and the closeness of all
the services; it's the best harbor that we have ever been to.  The people
were helpful with everything, the harbormaster's office is close, and
helpful; there is a marine supply store, hardware store, laundry, &
internet, 2-bars, 2-restaurants, and other services within 1-block and a
grocery store within 2-blocks.  There were many other stores and 2-museums,
and fuel supply close. We hope to come again.
--
Ben Gray
Idlewild
Custom Buehler 55 powered by a 55-hp Kubota
Home port: Dunvegan, Alberta
   http://www.idlewildexpedition.ca
   http://dieselducks.com/Idelwild.html
   http://www.trawlersandtrawlering.com

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