13 341.560 N, 90 14.377 W
Winds 6-8 knts, SOG 6.7
Last night was fairly smooth, little wind, and the seas were fine. Today was a different story. We had short, choppy seas on the nose, which made the going a wet, slog. So we decided to take a left turn and head to the shoreline. A long, slog later, and after crossing an underwater canyon, the seas flattened out and we are making much better progress. The speed log is not working so our wind speed indication is not accurate, but the winds have been light. We are motorsailing with the main and staysail. At times the wind direction indicator just spins around, but instead of indicating wind in every direction, it means no wind anywhere.
Going out the first day allowed us to see and avoid the panga fishermen. We will have to be more alert now that we are closer in shore.
The passage continues.
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