The pyramid chopping sea were all around and we surfed from one to another reaching speeds of 18 knots. Tori Shima is an active volcano poking 1269ft out of sea with smoke and steam venting. It was shrouded in clouds so only the base was visible as we passed it 7 miles to the south. This is the first landfall for us in 32 days. The calendar doesn't seem to have any meaning out at sea.
Time is marked by the change of the weather and the mood of the sea.
High winds and fast boat speed hours seem to clock away in minutes. Calm days drag on and on. In the next 48 hours we will be in port or very near port, and once again the calendar and clock will rule our world. For now, the sea, the wind and distance made good are our masters. Next Log Return to Pan Pacific Race title page.