1SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

This is the beginning (0900hrs) of our first passage on SATORI.

Tom, Carol, Peter and Kathie on board. Under main, genoa and mizzen, we sailed down Narragansett Bay after passing under Mount

Hope Bridge, passed the US Navy base, sailed under Newport Bridge, thru Newport Harbor and into Block Island sound. The approximately

16 mile sail to Block Island was under sunny skies with the temp at

58F, seas were 1-2 feet. We picked up a mooring (1600hrs) at Block

Island Harbor (Great Salt Pond) and dinghyed ashore, and walked about two miles for dinner at a little seafood restaurant. Kathie noticed a small tear in the genoa.

21-May-2001 Block Island to Stonington, CT BI to Stonington is a short passage. We left Block Island at

0955hrs and arrived in Stonington at 1430hrs. Weather was cloudy, gray skies, temp 56F, wind 5 knts so we did some sailing and some motoring. Wind kicked up to 18-20 as we completed the crossing of

Long Island Sound into Stonington Harbor. After contacting Dobson

Marina, we docked at the fuel dock for an overnight stay.

Stonington is a beautiful, small, quaint little seaport town. We ate at Skippers Restrauant and watched the weather continue to deterioate. After a walk back in the rain, we had a good nights sleep on SATORI.

22-May-2001 Stonington, CT to Bristol RI Woke to rainy, blustery day and decided to sail back along the coast to Newport and on to Bristol. If we did not have the time pressure of getting to Jared's graduation, we would have waited for the weather to clear and the wind direction to change. The wind was on our nose so we decided to motor the first part of the passage until we make our turn at Pt Judith from which we could sail up

Narragansett Bay. Were able to get some good pictures of SATORI 2SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 with the mizzen staysail flying. Arrived at Brewers Marina at 1620 hrs. After a day of coordinating last minute punch list with the

Shannon folks, we departed on Thursday for the drive in the van to

Lynchburg, VA to see our boy graduate from VES. Carol and I drove on to BHM while Peter and Kathie drove back to Newark to catch a flight to FLL.

13-June-2001 Bristol, RI to St George Harbor, Bermuda Eng hrs 38; E-SE winds 5-10knts, course 200M, main+mizzen+genoa+some motoring. After a few days in BHM and a few days in RI completing last minute

"fixes" to SATORI, we were ready for our first major multi-day passage to Bermuda. Ultimately headed for the Azores and on to the

Med, we felt that a passage of 4-7 days with a new boat was prudent in case we had any major problems with the rigging or systems. With

Carol making sure that we had plenty of provisions and with our two additional crew members (Luckey Crocker and Grey Wood), we were ready to start our passage. We departed Bristol with 128 gal of fuel and 200 gal of water on board. The distance to Bermuda was about 650NM SE of RI. We purchased a weather package from

Commanders in Maine which gave us a glowing 5 day forecast of SW winds 15-20 knts which would have given us perfect sailing all the way to Bermuda. Leaving Brewers, we sailed down the bay to Newport and waved good bye to Carol who had driven to lands end to wave us safely on to our passage. She was easy to spot in her yellow sweater as the bid us farewell for a few days. She would fly back to BHM and then meet us at St Georges Harbor when we arrived in

Bermuda.

14-June-2001 0700hrs, 40 27.2N 71 25.7W, 227M, wind SE at 10 knts, shy PC, temp 75F, some fog Grey's introduction to sailing was slow and foggy as our anticipated 3SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 winds did not materialize and we were becalmed most of the day. We decided to motor slowly thru the fog to charge the batteries and try the watermaker. Heading E, we saw something thru the fog which we thought at first was a tall ship but turned out to be a water tank on Martha's Vineyard! We quickly consulted our charts, adjusted course, and headed out to sea. We had a visit from a 6' shark that swam along side SATORI, rolled over and looked at us with a big eye and made off in a direction to our starboard quarter. We finally figured how to make water from the sea using the Spectra watermaker.

We must have pumped 75 gal of our fresh water overboard before we figured our the valving on the watermaker. Once we got it going, we were able to make 8 gal per hour with one pump or 16 gal per hour running both pumps. The water is 99.4% pure with a salinty of only

200 parts per million. Amazing technology. Using a Clark pump, this technology is quiet with relatively low power consumption.

15-June-2001 0600hrs, 40 16.1N 71 19.7W, 180M, winds S 10knts, some fog, temp 65F, main+genoa, reefer 32F/22F After a foggy morning the skies cleared, the wind picked up and we were ready to give the Cape Horn windvane a try at steering the boat. After naming the windvane Rudy, we experimented until we had him sailing SATORI without us touching the wheel. Using a servo-pendulum principle, Rudy puts his nose to the wind (a light weight vane on top of a 6' pole) and as the boat moves off course relative to the wind, Rudy transmits a turning torque via a rod to the servo pendulum rudder in the water. The force of the water over the pendulum rudder is amplified and transmitted via a small steering quadrant and lines to a tiller on the rudder post. Thus

Rudy is constantly sensing the wind and giving SATORI rudder changes to keep her on course relative to the wind. Rudy saves us tons of 4SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 amps by not using the autopilot. Since Rudy depends on the wind, he is not as effective in light or calm air, so we only have to resort to the autopilot under those conditions. The nigth was clear with millions of stars and a few man made satellites streaking across the sky.

16-June-2001 0620hrs, 38 30.3N 71 35.7W, 183M, SOG 5.0, winds SE

12kts, clear skies, temp 65F, main+genoa+mizzen, eng hrs 51. Grey feeling a little under the weather so Luckey stood part of his watch to give him extra rest. Our watches alternate every two hours which works real well with four crew members. This is Sat as we remind ourselves of the day of the week. At sea in bluewater, it is easy to lose track of the say of the week. Weather continues clear although the SE winds will make our trip to Bermuda longer as we will have to do some tacking to get there. Carol will be there for sure when we arrive. Tacked to stb after lunch which made for a smoother ride. We were able to get our first set of weather faxes via SSB radio from the statioin in Boston. We use Coretex software on the laptop with a connection thru a demodulator to the Furuno

1530 SSB radio. Still looking for that windshift to the SW to take us straight to Bermuda! We are watching the movement of the first tropical depression that moved from the Gulf of Mexico along the

Texas and Louisanna coast, up thru Alabama and on over to North

Caroline and then out to the Atlantic at Norfolk, VA. We don't anticipate any bad weather from this front but we do hope that it causes a windshift. 5SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

4.8 6.0 061 M 0.0 061 M

80.60 28.822 241 M 241 M 015

M -0.089 -6.0 -23:00:00 27-Jun-2001 19:53:28

27-Jun-2001 19:56:40 Anchor up at St George Harbor, Bermude, 0930, light wihd, sun, Azores 2000NM away. 27-Jun-2001 20:00:44 Trying to sync log 2100hrs Changed computer time to Local

Bermuda ESDT+1 27-Jun-2001 19:31:48 This is a new log entry. Putting the nav lights on now.

A great sunset. A great dinner of Peter's specialty chicken/pasta. RSB 27-Jun-2001 21:33:36 32 46.825 N 64 15.539 W

30.877 242 M 242 M 015 M -0.318

27-Jun-2001 21:42:41 Today, my watch was from 6pm until 9pm. Early in the watch there was no wind, very light wind and no wind. Later, just before

Peter came on watch around 9pm, the wind filled in and now the boat is pressing along at about 4.0knots. Today, was a sunny day with birds landing near the boat looking for a handout. The water is a stunning azure. Small patches of the famous Sargasso seaweed were drifthing by the boat. About the size of a softball, they are the only life on the barren surface of this liquid desert. Dinner was wonderful, with Tom, Peter and I sitting in the cockpit enjoying a quiet meal. Tom shared stories of living in Washington, DC during the LBJ administration. Fascinating for me as I have lived and worked in the area off and on since 1984. The sunset was a stunning 6SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

flood of orange seeping through the clouds. Darkness overcame the boat as my watch ended. I descended the companionway steps as Peter donned his safety harness and clipped himself into the boat. RSB 27-Jun-2001 21:59:38 32 48.706 N 64 13.393 W

33.482 242 M 242 M 015 M -0.425 27-Jun-2001 22:04:45 32 49.531 N 64 12.936 W 041 M 3.9

15.00 W 162.0 3.4 3.9 041 M 0.0

041 M

34.334 240 M 241 M 014 M -0.754 -3.7 -23:00:00 27-Jun-2001 22:07:25 Spoke to Magic Flute on the VHF. He came from the east, which is unusual considering he was in the Marion Bermuda race. I'm not sure if that is the race where boats can not use GPS, but I can't understand what he's doing all the way out here in a race.

Peter said that they boat dropped out of the race.

There was another guy on the radio as well, headed to Cork, but we lost him in the exchange. He sounded a bit on the

"not-wanting-to-talk" side, so we didn't follow up with him.

I am working on getting the sailmail software to work properly, with little luck so far. RSB 27-Jun-2001 22:14:59 32 49.700 N 64 12.842 W

34.510 241 M 242 M 015 M -0.822 At the end of our first 15 hours since leaving St George,

Bermuda it is ~2400 hrs and time for my two hour watch. We are doing three hour watches except for the 2400-600hrs which will be two hour watches; this allows a crew of three to maintain the same watch hours each 24 hour period. Great having Scott on board; he is a self starter, knows what to do, and finds tasks to accomplish on 7SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

his own. Great dinner by Peter. SATORI has done very well with little wind, seeming to steer herself if we approximate her course, set the rudder to 00deg and let her find her way. Two really good hours of sleep so I must go up and let Peter get some shut-eye. TLP 28-Jun-2001 02:09:24 Just finished the two hour watch ending at 0200hrs. Starry sky, light winds, boat SOG approx 4-5knts and a 20deg heading. 45 minutes of yoga in the cockpit seemed to bring on the wind, true to the origins of the name SATORI. Maybe a guide on "Yoga Postions and

Shannon Cockpits" is in order. TLP

28-Jun-2001 02:14:04 33 04.133 N 64 02.717 W 038 M 4.9

15.00 W 159.9 0.0 0.0

273.232 044 M 044 M 015 M 0.023 4.9 55:55:04 28-Jun-2001 02:15:38 33 04.204 N 64 02.683 W

273.157 044 M 044 M 015 M 0.034 28-Jun-2001 04:10:27 The milky white swath of stars illuminates the sky to our southwest. Heading northeast, our path seems laid out in front of us - the million pin pricks of light piercing the inky blackness.

The night is benign, my watch one of the most calm I've ever experienced. Peter has taken over the helm and pitches orange peels into the night. RSB 28-Jun-2001 05:58:02 33 15.575 N 63 56.717 W

16.06 W 0.0

78.80

260.803 046 M 046 M 016 M 1.530 28-Jun-2001 08:26:32 33 25.941 N 63 49.877 W 030 M 5.2

15.00 W 0.0 030 M 0.0 8SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

248.969 045 M 044 M 015 M 1.933 5.0 49:25:43 28-Jun-2001 08:29:35 33 26.285 N 63 49.759 W 038 M 3.0

14.99 W 0.0 0.0 3.0 038 M 0.0

038 M 77.00

248.621 045 M 044 M 015 M 2.021 3.0 82:04:57 28-Jun-2001 10:10:53 Watch from 0600 to 0900 hrs was wet with rain, light to medimum wind, varying from NW to NE. Dark, stormy clouds surrounded us but we escaped any squall action. Rudy was not very cooperative in the light and varying wind. 28-Jun-2001 12:02:37 New log entry28-Jun-2001 12:15:59 33 44.148 N 63

27.892 W 047 M 5.7 14.99 W 0.0

6.7 5.7 047 M 0.0 048 M 78.80

224.144 043 M 044 M 014 M -4.210 5.7

39:31:50 Breakfast was awesome. I think Tom has a future as the future owner of a small breakfast joint/barber shop in his home town. The fried spam was cooked to perfection, a bit crunchy on the outside and still soft and chewy on the inside. The grits were some of the best

I've had, seasoned to perfection and finished off with scrambled eggs sauteed with onions and spices. I look forward to tomorrows fare. RSB

The waves are getting larger, 4-6 footers hitting us from abeam.

The boat is starting to roll a bit so I lowered the center board.

Peter has taken his position, lying in the sun near the fishing poles as Tom and I get ready for a post brunch nap. RSB 28-Jun-2001 15:43:29 33 48.546 N 63 24.567 W 9SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

218.961 043 M 044 M 014 M -4.333 28-Jun-2001 18:15:22 34 13.905 N 63 06.912 W 061 M 6.4

15.00 W 6.2 6.4 061 M 0.0

061 M

193.179 045 M 044 M 016 M 2.262 6.1 31:34:42 28-Jun-2001 19:02:04 34 14.611 N 63 06.047 W

192.210 045 M 044 M 016 M 2.013 28-Jun-2001 22:02:04 34 28.252 N 62 48.424 W 063 M 5.8

16.70 W 7.0 5.7 5.8 063 M 0.0

063 M 77.00

173.209 045 M 046 M 016 M -3.431 5.5 31:14:19 29-Jun-2001 01:02:04 34 40.632 N 62 32.957 W 062 M 6.9

16.83 W 6.2 5.8 6.9 062 M 0.0

062 M 75.20

156.358 043 M 046 M 014 M -8.024 6.5 24:01:22 29-Jun-2001 04:02:04 34 58.177 N 62 17.932 W 056 M 7.6

14.99 W -236.1 6.2 7.6 056 M 0.0

056 M 75.20

135.189 040 M 044 M 011 M -9.791 7.3 18:24:21 29-Jun-2001 07:02:04 35 11.398 N 62 00.242 W 072 M 5.9

15.00 W 0.0 4.8 5.9 072 M 0.0

072 M 75.20

117.281 037 M 044 M 007 M -15.538 4.9 24:06:23 29-Jun-2001 07:32:38 My night watch 1200-200 hrs was uneventful but filled with roly poly action as SATORI rolled with the big rollers while clawing at the wind to keep her stable and upright. Winds 15-18 knts were out of the NW, seemed like 25 knts at times but the wind always seems stronger in the dark. I think tonight we will deploy the yankee in lieu of the genoa if the seas are still roly poly. The 10SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 yankee just seems to cause SATORI to hunker down and roll less, making her more stable. Much better enviroment for mates trying to get needed rest. TLP 29-Jun-2001 10:02:04 35 21.205 N 61 39.748 W 077 M 6.3

17.22 W 7.4 5.3 6.3 077 M 0.0

077 M 75.20

102.632 033 M 047 M 003 M -24.925 4.5 22:56:36 29-Jun-2001 12:56:04 35 26.862 N 61 27.311 W

94.847 028 M 047 M 358 M -30.779 29-Jun-2001 14:04:01 Last night's watch from 2-4 was dull although the wind picked up and the waves seemed to get a bit larger, at times leaping up to try to join me in the cockpit. The morning watch, from 9-12, was particularly uneventful except for Peter's oatmeal around 9:30.

Napping, trying to get the SailMail working, listening to Herb at

12359 MHz at 8:00UTC and participating in the Bermuda/Azores net at

8122MHz round out my list of off-watch activities. Tom brought down some weather faxes a whilte ago, and I look forward to looking at them. RSB 29-Jun-2001 15:37:10 35 34.419 N 61 09.978 W

85.748 017 M 044 M 348 M -39.116 29-Jun-2001 16:50:55 35 38.424 N 60 50.189 W

5.2 0.0

899.904 092 M 097 M 010 M -78.326 29-Jun-2001 17:12:33 35 38.253 N 60 49.796 W 110 M 5.8

14.99 W 11SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

899.630 092 M 097 M 010 M -78.473 5.5 164:02:11 29-Jun-2001 21:34:35 35 41.304 N 60 35.964 W 088 M 4.6

14.99 W 088 M

088 M

887.998 093 M 097 M 010 M -74.864 4.6 192:04:33 29-Jun-2001 21:48:38 Tom is getting closer to figuring out the sailmail. I have given up for the night. I think the battery banks are a bit low for successful transmission - at least that is my excuse du jour. So, my watch from 6 - 9 pm was very uneventful. The sunset was wonderful. The bright orange light melted into the background of bright white clouds. The weather forecast from Herb is pretty good.

I was able to check in with him for the first time so we will be included in his forcasting as the days progress. Although I checked into the Bermuda/Azores net last night, we didn't check in today.

The boats are well ahead, although I expect we'll be catching them.

I have been dialing into some interesting frequencies on the SSB.

Right now I am listening to an Asian Folk Tale from Pakistan. It's called "The Woman and The Oxen." The story, like the Oxen, is heavily laden with religious ovetones. I was able to pick up the traffic report in Philadelphia and a Boston Red Sox game. I didn't listen long enough to find out where they were playing. The trip is progressing. Tom mentioned that time seems to be flying. Before dinner he noted that sunrise seemed like just a few minutes before.

He seems to be really enjoying his time aboard SATORI. She is a beautiful boat and sails quite well and very evenly. Tonight, we set the Genoa and the mizzen. Herb said we could expect some fluky winds and maybe some squalls and rain. So, far, so good. It's 10pm and it's past my bedtime. RSB 12SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

RSB

30-Jun-2001 08:57:45 35 55.442 N 59 57.828 W 066 M 4.3

17.73 W 0.0 4.3 066 M 0.0

066 M 75.20

854.800 096 M 100 M 014 M -59.478 3.7 230:29:03 30-Jun-2001 11:57:45 36 08.653 N 59 42.394 W 054 M 8.0

17.83 W 0.0 6.7 8.0 054 M 0.0

054 M 75.20

839.991 097 M 100 M 015 M -46.022 5.8 144:19:26 30-Jun-2001 12:20:06 Some excitement last night with the mizzen clew coming untied from the boom. After several minutes of figuring and tying, we were able to secure the clew. After, we raised and lowered the sail a couple of times to check out out handy-work. We sat in the cockpit and discussed our efforts until midnight. My 2am watch was brutal. I was quite tired and struggled to stay away.

Surprisingly, the last fifteen minutes of my watch went quite quickly. During Peter's watch the evening before, we had lowered sails because of reduced wind conditions. The boat rolled heavily in the remaining seas. Tom raised the sails about an hour before my

9am watch and I had 10-12knots from the beam for most of my three hours. Rudy managed to come unfastened and was bent as it turned sideways to the seas. Peter was able to use a vice to "straighten" the housing and he appears to be working faithfully again. For that we are all relieved. RSB30-Jun-2001 13:59:08 36 16.136 N 59

26.079 W 112 M 4.5 17.91 W 0.0

112 M 112 M 75.20

825.681 098 M 100 M 015 M -38.118 4.3

190:12:40 30-Jun-2001 16:54:15 36 24.246 N 59 12.963 W 073 M 5.2 13SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

15.00 W 073 M

073 M

813.868 095 M 097 M 013 M -29.748 4.8 168:04:06 30-Jun-2001 17:27:53 36 26.857 N 59 09.060 W

73.40

810.334 095 M 097 M 013 M -27.069 30-Jun-2001 17:59:13 36 28.013 N 59 07.112 W

18.01 W 0.0 0.0

808.598 099 M 100 M 016 M -25.875 30-Jun-2001 20:50:46 36 28.120 N 59 06.116 W

106.978 090 M 107 M 001 M -31.084 30-Jun-2001 21:34:53 Somehow the frozen dinner has begun to work its way through

Peter in a most odorificious and unpleasant way. I didn't know it was possible for smells to work their way upwind !! Yikes. Kathie

- I am so sorry. So, my 6-9pm watch was uneventful but nice.

I spent the first hour on the SSB listening to Herb and copying down our weather forecast. Afterward, Tom presented a "chinese style" dinner with "some sausages he found rolling around in the freezer."

Wasn't sure if that was positive or negative but they tasted good and so far they have presented no digestive problems. Peter came on watch about forty minutes ago and we discussed the relative merits of gybing for most of that time before we actually gybed.

The wind is 5knots from the West(ish) and variable so it really didn't make much different. At least we are talking through our manouvers and understanding fully the consequences of our actions.

In the end he chose to change course from a heading of about 112 to 14SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

about 56 in a successful attempt to reduce sail flopping. We're doing about 4.0 knots right now in about 8 knots of wind. RSB 30-Jun-2001 22:26:19 36 28.404 N 58 57.505 W

0.0

73.40

100.329 089 M 107 M 000 M -30.815 01-Jul-2001 00:59:23 36 41.168 N 58 47.582 W

89.109 092 M 104 M 003 M -18.088 01-Jul-2001 01:05:44 My 1200 dto 200 hrs watch was one of the most relaxing to date. With Rudy steering a broad-beam reach, SATORI's motion was very comfortable., permitting 30 minutes of yoga on the aft deck.

WInds have been light but our speed over ground has been 5.0 knts.

With a bright, heautiful 3/4 moon, SATORI is gliding thru the water with sounds that are indescribable (in a postiive, relaxing, way).

This is our fourth night (Sat) of the Azores leg and I am finally adjusting to the two hours of sleep (9 to 11) before my midnight watch. I always told the kids that an hour of sleep before midnight was worth two hours after midnight. So easy to demonstrate on a boat!! From getting the boat moving early this morining, to observing two whales, two freighters, and getting two good hours of pre-midnight sleep, this has been a day to truly rejoice in!! TLP 01-Jul-2001 01:29:25 36 41.168 N 58 47.582 W

89.109 092 M 104 M 003 M -18.088 01-Jul-2001 04:10:31 Satori is still on local time in Bermuda. As such, early morning light now creeps into the sky around 4am, the end of my watch. Overall, my two hours was pretty sedate. The forecasted SW 15SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

winds haven't yet filled in, the wind being from the NW at about

10ish. Peter is on watch and drinking an orange gatorade as Tom saws logs on the port settee bunk. RSB01-Jul-2001 04:29:25 36

57.607 N 58 43.685 W 087 M 4.9 15.00 W 0.0

4.1 4.9 087 M 0.0 088 M

71.60 83.771 103 M 104 M 014

M -1.672 4.7 17:42:49 01-Jul-2001 07:29:25 37 01.515 N 58 23.858 W 090 M 6.3

15.00 W 0.0 6.1 6.3 090 M 0.0

090 M 73.40

67.863 105 M 104 M 017 M 2.124 6.0 11:15:23 01-Jul-2001 10:25:27 37 03.935 N 58 09.301 W 103 M 6.7

15.00 W 6.3 103 M

103 M

56.323 108 M 104 M 020 M 4.427 6.7 08:24:52 01-Jul-2001 13:24:30 37 04.177 N 57 43.826 W

0.151 188 M 353 M 213 M -0.039 01-Jul-2001 14:55:41 37 05.134 N 57 30.062 W

356.989 106 M 106 M 018 M 0.011 01-Jul-2001 16:37:53 37 05.134 N 57 30.062 W

356.989 106 M 106 M 018 M 0.011 01-Jul-2001 19:37:53 37 02.137 N 56 47.757 W 099 M 5.2

15.00 W -32.3 4.3 5.2 099 M 0.0

099 M 71.60

323.407 102 M 102 M 015 M -1.929 5.2 61:47:16 01-Jul-2001 21:49:12 16SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

Yahoo!, no wait, that's trademarked - Yahoo!! We got the

Sailmail to work - finally. Tom did most of the work and research and fine tuning of the software, I was just patient, and lucky enough for the first one to go through while I was fiddling with it.

What a cool thing this Sailmail is. So, our weather report looks good. Although a front is moving southeast from the Gulf of St.

Lawrence, it should stall north of our position and then track a bit north. This will leave us with SW winds of about 15-20knots for the next three days. We're making about three degrees of eastward longitudinal progress every day. Peter made the best dinner to date. It was red mashed potatoes with a bit of butter and milk, some yellow corn and pork chops marinated in a yellow mustard sauce and pan fried. It was the yummiest yet. In other news, Tom was quite happy with the sailmail finally working out. We all "high fived" at the emails being sent and hope that all our loved ones got the messages we sent. Although Peter remains an "un-fisherman" on this trip, the positive mood of the sailmail hook-up made him declare that he IS going to catch a fish. As for myself, I look forward to the Azores and shooting some pictures. The islands seem a long way away, about 1300 miles, or 27 hours of driving on I-10, but on the boat, probably 10 days or maybe more depending on the weather pattern around the islands. So, all is well. We continue to work on little projects like reading, napping, eating, sleeping

AND boat maintenance. Peter has taken to taking a noon sight with the practice sextant and seems to be doing quite well. I am quite impressed by his sight-taking and mathematical abilities. RSB 01-Jul-2001 22:37:53 37 01.221 N 56 27.866 W 108 M 5.2

15.00 W 0.0 4.3 5.2 108 M 0.0

108 M 71.60 17SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

307.594 102 M 102 M 015 M -2.438 5.2 59:19:03 02-Jul-2001 01:37:53 36 58.793 N 56 07.925 W 113 M 5.1

14.99 W 0.0 4.5 5.1 113 M 0.0

113 M 71.60

291.828 102 M 102 M 014 M -4.509 5.0 58:01:05 02-Jul-2001 04:37:53 36 56.734 N 55 46.710 W 105 M 5.4

15.00 W 6.6 5.0 5.4 105 M 0.0

105 M 73.40

275.040 101 M 102 M 014 M -6.253 5.4 51:19:53 02-Jul-2001 07:37:53 36 59.405 N 55 26.129 W 081 M 7.3

15.00 W 5.9 6.8 7.3 081 M 0.0

081 M 71.60

258.462 102 M 102 M 014 M -3.350 6.8 37:51:58 02-Jul-2001 09:12:17 37 01.983 N 55 16.314 W

250.502 106 M 106 M 018 M -0.686 02-Jul-2001 13:08:33 37 07.352 N 54 52.386 W

0.0

71.60

230.592 105 M 104 M 017 M 7.259 02-Jul-2001 14:41:48 37 10.911 N 54 36.285 W 094 M 6.2

14.99 W 6.0 094 M

094 M

217.820 107 M 104 M 018 M 11.130 6.1 35:43:18 02-Jul-2001 17:56:17 37 09.853 N 54 06.480 W

18.56 W 7.5 0.0

194.051 110 M 107 M 022 M 10.566 02-Jul-2001 18:05:36 37 09.640 N 54 05.203 W

18.56 W 7.4

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193.027 110 M 107 M 022 M 10.372 02-Jul-2001 18:37:54 37 09.564 N 54 04.894 W 116 M 7.0

15.00 W 7.0 0.0

192.779 107 M 104 M 018 M 10.301 6.9 28:01:00 02-Jul-2001 19:27:22 37 08.802 N 53 58.012 W

187.274 107 M 104 M 018 M 9.634 02-Jul-2001 22:27:22 37 07.435 N 53 32.739 W 121 M 5.5

14.99 W 0.0 5.8 5.5 121 M 0.0

121 M 71.60

167.097 107 M 104 M 018 M 8.559 5.4 31:07:25 03-Jul-2001 01:27:22 37 08.895 N 53 09.791 W 106 M 6.2

18.54 W 0.0 5.8 6.2 106 M 0.0

106 M 71.60

148.865 111 M 107 M 022 M 10.203 6.1 24:16:21 03-Jul-2001 04:27:22 37 09.799 N 52 45.588 W 111 M 6.3

18.53 W 6.5 5.7 6.3 111 M 0.0

111 M 71.60

129.650 112 M 107 M 023 M 11.222 6.3 20:34:59 03-Jul-2001 05:17:20 Peter set the all time world record for yummy dinners last night: Fried chicken with yellow rice and green beans was offset by what I feared most - besides no dinner. That is, the rationing of

Kathie's cookies. As Tom went below after his watch, he roused

Peter and sent him to the starboard cabin. As he passed the companionway, he stuck his head into the cockpit and seeing the almost full moon commented on it's beauty. Upon seeing me listening to Tom's little SSB receiver he added: "Another quality German product," and disappeared into his bed. He is funny. On a similar front, Peter has begun to open up. That hard Prussian exterior has 19SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 begun to soften and he has begun talking about himself. RSB 03-Jul-2001 07:27:22 37 07.956 N 52 22.576 W 113 M 6.8

15.00 W 5.2 6.0 6.8 113 M 0.0

113 M 71.60

111.230 108 M 104 M 020 M 9.415 6.7 16:30:54 03-Jul-2001 09:22:54 My watches, 2400-200 hrs and 0600-0900 hrs were uneventful.

We furled the genoa and deployed the yankee at 2400 hrs. Flying only mizzen and yankee with a south wind of ~20 knts, we had SATORI on a comfortable beam reach with Rudy doing the steering and maintaining a speed of 5.5 knts and a heading of 110 degrees to keep us on track with a course along the 37th parallel. Peter prepared a tasty oatmeal breadfast following new receipe #402 which called for mandarin slices on top. After eating the slices, I requested the traditional "honey" for topping to complement receipe 402. Have tried w/o success the last 24hrs to place a call thru WLO Mobile to

Carol before she departs Boston for a flight to the Azores. TLP l. 03-Jul-2001 12:23:56 37 06.555 N 52 05.922 W 130 M 6.1

14.99 W 5.0 0.0

97.891 108 M 104 M 020 M 7.993 5.6 17:20:52 03-Jul-2001 12:24:29 Here's where we are right now03-Jul-2001 12:29:09 37

02.502 N 51 44.389 W 0.0

69.80 80.559 110 M 107 M 021

M 3.856 03-Jul-2001 13:41:27 37 01.996 N 51 40.743 W

6.1 0.0

77.638 110 M 107 M 021 M 3.329 20SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

03-Jul-2001 15:10:44 37 02.948 N 51 29.720 W 109 M 8.0

15.00 W 6.8 109 M 0.0

68.869 107 M 104 M 019 M 4.206 8.0 08:39:21 03-Jul-2001 16:35:06 37 02.992 N 51 13.315 W

55.790 108 M 104 M 019 M 4.107 03-Jul-2001 19:35:06 37 01.335 N 50 43.271 W 085 M 5.1

18.38 W 0.0 5.3 5.1 085 M 0.0

085 M 71.60

533.696 086 M 084 M 020 M 10.462 5.1 105:03:38 03-Jul-2001 22:03:09 37 02.814 N 50 30.533 W

523.754 085 M 084 M 019 M 8.886 03-Jul-2001 23:28:21 37 06.255 N 50 19.132 W

18.36 W 0.0 4.3 0.0

69.80

514.036 085 M 084 M 019 M 9.377 04-Jul-2001 02:28:21 37 09.593 N 50 02.140 W 086 M 5.3

15.00 W 0.0 5.3 5.3 086 M 0.0

086 M 68.00

500.260 082 M 081 M 016 M 8.456 5.3 94:07:54 04-Jul-2001 05:28:21 37 15.305 N 49 44.084 W 083 M 4.3

15.00 W 6.9 4.7 4.3 083 M 0.0

083 M 69.80

484.790 082 M 081 M 016 M 9.403 4.3 111:27:33 04-Jul-2001 07:59:53 37 20.910 N 49 30.086 W 075 M 5.1

18.32 W 6.7 075 M

075 M 69.80

472.354 086 M 084 M 020 M 11.179 5.0 94:58:50 21SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

04-Jul-2001 08:07:44 Highlight of the last 24 hrs was Peter landing a blunt nosed dolphin for the galley. Weighing 5-7 lbs, the filets have been marinating in some exotic German concoction for the last 12-15 hrs and will be primed for a late lunch or earlier 4th of July SATORI picnic. All the family is gathering at the house in BHM for BBQ ribs by Emmanuel. Thru the wonders of sailmail (and Scott's magic touch for getting the blooming things to go thru via SSB) we stay in close touch with those at home. Miss seeing miss Rachel and

Wesman!! WInds have been 10-20 from the S-SW; seas are 1-2 feet. With SATORI on a beam-broad reach, we are flying the genoa, mizzen staysail and mizzen which yields us a consistent 5.5-5.6 SOG with a comfortable boat for moving around. Our next waypoint, suppleid by Herb, is 40 N and 40 W, about 475 NM to our NE. Today will be devoted to celebrating the 4th by eating, sleeping, readng, and watching with a little maintenance thrown in to keep us in shape. And we will continue our lessons from Peter on

Prussian/German history (which is actually very interesting) thru the eyes of a book he is reading about Conrad Adenauer, the father of modern Germany. RSB 04-Jul-2001 09:46:43 37 26.802 N 49 25.848 W 082 M 5.2

14.99 W 082 M

082 M

467.001 083 M 081 M 017 M 15.523 5.2 89:19:05 04-Jul-2001 11:54:29 37 29.241 N 49 09.206 W

18.30 W 0.0 0.0

69.80

453.847 086 M 084 M 020 M 13.759 04-Jul-2001 12:54:00 37 29.365 N 49 08.717 W 095 M 4.3

14.99 W 5.0 095 M 22SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

095 M

453.441 083 M 081 M 017 M 13.755 4.2 109:02:30 04-Jul-2001 13:05:47 Started GenSet at 1030; batt 55%; at 1300 batt 70%, Reefer

25.5 F, Frez 16.0 F At 1200 hrs made water both pumps (16 gal/hr) for ------hrs. GenSet hrs 55.8; Eng Hrs 100.0 Bilge Pump Cycles 7/24 hrs04-Jul-2001 13:10:55 Twenty for hours run Day 6 Azores Leg 128.7 NM 04-Jul-2001 14:50:19 37 31.417 N 48 55.721 W

18.28 W 0.0 4.9 0.0

443.123 086 M 084 M 020 M 12.487 04-Jul-2001 17:50:19 37 33.509 N 48 43.429 W 065 M 2.5

18.26 W 0.0 3.0 2.5 065 M 0.0

065 M 71.60

433.315 086 M 084 M 020 M 11.405 2.3 186:19:17 04-Jul-2001 18:21:35 Engine on Battery 67%04-Jul-2001 20:50:19 37 45.467 N

48 34.612 W 043 M 5.5 15.00 W 0.0

5.0 5.5 043 M 0.0 043 M 69.80

422.387 084 M 081 M 018 M 20.125 4.2

101:32:31 04-Jul-2001 22:09:30 37 46.562 N 48 33.829 W

421.414 087 M 084 M 021 M 20.929 05-Jul-2001 01:09:30 38 04.787 N 48 16.375 W 096 M 4.5

18.29 W 0.0 4.0 4.5 096 M 0.0

096 M 69.80

402.206 089 M 084 M 023 M 33.217 4.4 90:43:19 05-Jul-2001 04:09:30 38 07.692 N 47 57.501 W 093 M 5.6

15.00 W 0.0 5.2 5.6 093 M 0.0

093 M 69.80

387.228 086 M 081 M 020 M 31.184 5.5 70:07:57 05-Jul-2001 07:09:30 38 10.588 N 47 38.807 W 099 M 6.1 23SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

15.00 W 0.0 5.4 6.1 099 M 0.0

099 M 69.80

370.863 089 M 090 M 015 M -2.137 6.0 62:03:24 05-Jul-2001 10:40:10 38 13.100 N 47 18.013 W

69.80

354.454 089 M 090 M 015 M -2.691 Listened to the other boats that are headed to the Azores this morning on the single side band radio. Shady Lady just made it there today after leaving Bermuda only 15 days ago. I hope we will get lucky with our winds during the final stages. Most of the other boats are fighting either head winds or no winds. JPB 05-Jul-2001 11:40:59 38 12.352 N 47 08.853 W

18.14 W 0.0 0.0

347.742 092 M 093 M 017 M -4.735 05-Jul-2001 11:59:47 38 12.102 47 07.584

05-Jul-2001 12:09:19 38 12.016 N 47 07.254 W

346.630 089 M 090 M 014 M -5.291 05-Jul-2001 14:56:04 38 12.016 N 47 07.254 W

346.630 089 M 090 M 014 M -5.291 Another beautiful sunrise combined with a full moon setting at the opposite horizon and then the now almost famous oatmeal breakfast with honey and raisins (Tom's version) or mandarin oranges out of the can (Peter's favorite). Scott missed another one or our early morning chat sessions. He does not get off his watch unitl 4 am and apparently needs some serious ZZZZ. I tried another email to 24SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

Kathie. She must not be getting our sailmail document. Hopefully she can figure it out before we will get to the Azores. 05-Jul-2001

17:55:12 38 14.465 N 46 44.028 W 051 M 2.0

15.00 W 051 M

051 M

328.433 088 M 090 M 014 M -6.356 1.6 205:06:56

05-Jul-2001 Started engine at 1830 hrs, heading 90M, speed 5knts.

05-Jul-2001 19:08:04 Watches today were uneventful other than good conversation with Peter at 0600 hrs after downing his special oatmeal receipe of old fashioned oatmeal with raisins and honey, an english muffin and a rare cup of coffee, I think the first pot we have made on the

Azores Leg. Embarked on cleaning the "windshield" which got out of hand and lead to a throughly cleaning of the cockpit, dodger, aft deck, port holes and hatches. Amazing how quick the salt builds on the varnish and stainless. TLP

At the end of my 1500-1800hrs watch, with the wind varying and vanishing, Scott and I furled the genoa, doused the mizzen staysail, dropped the mizzen, and started running engine at 1830 hrs, heading 90M, speed 5knts at 1800 rpm. Charging batteries from

75% (house bank in 690 amp-hrs) and giving reefer and freezer a good boost from the engine driven compressor. Trying with great difficulty to get into one of Patrick O'Brian's seafaring novels

"Desolation Island". I have finished the Green Mile and Mark Twains

TOM SAWYER, on e of many books that I missed along the way that I will enjoy even at this later point in my life. Am also reading

McWhorter's book about the civil rights struggle in Birmingham in the 1960s. TLP 25SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

05-Jul-2001 20:55:12 38 17.982 N 46 31.024 W 037 M 0.7

15.00 W 0.0 1.3 0.7 037 M 0.0

037 M 69.80

317.646 089 M 090 M 014 M -4.921 0.4 746:00:57 05-Jul-2001 22:44:42 38 16.342 N 46 29.643 W

18.03 W 0.0

69.80

317.071 091 M 093 M 017 M -6.705 06-Jul-2001 01:44:42 38 15.791 N 46 30.328 W 266 M 0.6

15.00 W 0.0 0.7 0.6 266 M 0.0

266 M 69.80

317.744 088 M 090 M 014 M -7.132 -0.6 -23:00:00 06-Jul-2001 04:44:42 38 12.210 N 46 26.346 W 120 M 2.8

14.99 W 0.0 3.0 2.8 120 M 0.0

120 M 68.00

315.804 088 M 090 M 013 M -11.176 2.4 134:19:55 After trying to make any kind of heading with the light winds we conceded and let the boat drift in the sometimes not so gently rocking but calm seas. As a result I went in to a coma-like sleep full of weird dreams. It took me a while to get my bearing straight after Scott walk me for my 4 am watch. Sunrise appears earlier every day because we have not changed clocks from Bermuda time and continue to advance towards the east. So once again I got to witness a great display of nature when the sun rose over the eastern end of the of the ocean and the moon, full and bright, almost silmutaneously sank in to the water at the opposite side of the horizon in the west. That's the kind of stuff that you will never be able to capture on camera (still picture). I tried to film it but got cought up in taking it all in with the naked eye. After all, the whole event took only about 10 minutes. JPB 06-Jul-2001 07:44:42 38 10.823 N 46 15.893 W 113 M 2.5 26SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

15.00 W 0.0 2.5 2.5 113 M 0.0

113 M 68.00

308.400 087 M 090 M 012 M -14.098 2.3 135:16:26 06-Jul-2001 09:32:04 38 10.415 N 46 09.224 W

17.95 W 0.0

69.80

325.648 068 M 086 M 001 M -97.244 Genoa and Mizen went back up @ 5:00 am and were are making slow progress towards the south east with light winds out of the west to south west. 06-Jul-2001 13:00:26 38 10.407 N 46 08.523 W

325.229 068 M 086 M 001 M -97.419 We made contact with the first sailing vessel since passing Magic

Flute just outside St. George's harbor. This time it was a different kind of magic: the Northern Magic who was passing us about

3 miles off our port side. The person on watch, a lady, hailed us over VHF 16. We were all cought by surprise while sitting down below and as Scott calls it 'chewing the fat'. As it turned out,

Northern Magic is 43' ketch rig from Ottawa. A family with 3 children, they are on their down wind leg after circumnavigating for

4 years. Tom and Scott spend about 1 hr talking to the lady about her boat and their experiences along their long journey. They were coming from the Azores and pointed out some good anchorage/marina info. They also were in the Med and suggested a suited marina for us in Gibraltar. Most of the radio contact (all on channel 16!) was recorded on film and should bring plenty of enjoyment during future viewing. Northern Magic also has their own website at http://www.northernmagic.com. Curious enough, her husband 27SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 immigrated to Canada from Berlin in the 70s after helping an

East-German woman to defect in 1975. How bizarre!! JPB

06-Jul-2001 16:11:03 38 04.458 N 45 44.839 W 133 M 4.0

14.99 W 3.8 133 M 0.0

427.244 089 M 136 M 328 M -313.729 2.9 148:09:28 Just passed the Irish bulk freighter Arco Wanderer from Dublin on her way to Havana BRG 30 degrees about 7 miles of our port stern. I hailed the captain on the VHF 16 and wished them a good journey.

Tom is on watch and listening to Willie Nelson's Greatest Hits while reading Desolation Island and Scott is getting in to The Green Mile while streching out on the port satee. 06-Jul-2001 19:11:03 37 59.900 N 45 36.732 W 021 M 1.7

17.81 W 0.0 2.2 1.7 021 M 0.0

021 M 71.60

422.384 091 M 139 M 330 M -313.853 0.6 729:08:28 06-Jul-2001 21:55:31 GenSet started at 720pm til 800pm; Batt 59% Started

Engine at 0945pm Batt @ 61%; plan to motor for a couple of hours06-Jul-2001 22:11:03 38 02.693 N 45 35.334 W 044

M 5.2 14.99 W 0.0 5.2 5.2

044 M 0.0 044 M 71.60

420.539 089 M 136 M 327 M -310.832 3.7

113:42:16 06-Jul-2001 22:18:13 38 03.241 N 45 34.953 W

17.81 W 0.0 0.0

71.60

420.098 092 M 139 M 330 M -310.190 06-Jul-2001 23:03:06 38 03.255 N 45 34.940 W 28SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

420.084 089 M 136 M 327 M -310.172 Just got email from Kathie! Wow, this email business at sea

(sailmail) puts a whole new perspective on the event of email. In a way it is amazing how quickly I have grown to taking email for granted. It is only 7 years ago that I sent my very first email on the net. At the time, I was trying to convince Tom that he needed to get with the program if he wanted to stay in touch with me in

Germany. Now he owns his own internet company and a lot of us are taking the technology for granted (except my dad in Germany who still won't touch a computer or keyboard with a 10-foot pole).

Now that we have had our trials and tribulations with the sailmail program over the last 4 weeks (trying to get a SSB radio connection from a boat in the midle of the Atlantic via a relay station in

Australia) it makes us all appreciate and re-live the advent of the internet. Ain't this a great country!!

07-Jul-2001 01:11:14 Just finished my watch at 0100 hrs and we are advancing our clock one hour to get in sync with our journey east and an ever earlier sunrise. It is almost daylight bright outside with a full moon in bloom and an unusually warm night. When we get to the

Azores, I think we will be GMT less one hour due to DST. Today was a busy day with reminders that there are other humans around-- two floating objects in the water, a freighter crossing the horizon from

Ireland bound for Cuba (Peter speculates they are trading Irsih whiskey for Cuban cigars) plus another sailboat (Nothern Magic) that passed us on the way to Nova Scotia, returning from a four year circumnavigation. Northern Magic was a couple (German husband,

Canadian wife) with three kids (age 15, 12 and 9) in a 40 year old

42' steel ketch. We exchange web site addresses as well as Daxko's web site address. A pleasant conversation (Peter practiced his 29SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

German) with some good tips on places to visit in the Azores and

Gibralta. Nothern Magic rated Turkey #1 in the Med and had Kenya in

Africa and Indonesia a favorite spots. We have been blessed with good weather since leavng Bermuda; however, winds have been on the light side with some hours of drifting at night and motoring when it benefits our progress, batteries and reefer. Peter continued his Chef Magic with a great meal tonight of mixed veggies, rice with mushrooms, and chicken broiled in the oven and topped with cheese and a thin slice of something like bologna but much tastier.

Dinner was followed by a Scott produced slide show from his lap top to introduce us to family, friends and boats that have filled his life for the last four seasons. We must get him to visit BHM this fall for a game weekend, good BarBQue and sweet tea. TLP 07-Jul-2001 02:56:23 38 17.118 N 45 22.129 W

5.3 0.0

406.698 093 M 139 M 332 M -292.475 07-Jul-2001 04:38:58 We're in the midst of a time change. We're all going to move our clocks and watch schedules up an hour to try to get in sync with the local time zone. So far, being on Satori has been great. Peter's food has been wonderful, making my culniary contributions, although infrequent, seem out-classed and out-cuisined. Last night, I started to figure out his secrets for making things taste good. We had grilled chicken with a thin slice of prociutto and a slice of provolone melted over it and it occured to me, the secret, that is. And the secret is this: whatever the recipe - add fatty meat and melted cheese - voila. Tom and

Peter were patient enough to sit through a viewing of slides from my travels this winter on my little sailboat "Heatherbell." It is 30SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

great fun to share stories about my travels and even more fun for me to hear the animated tales of life along the Crimson Tide. At some point in my life I'm sure I thought this was a new kind of laundry detergent. Thanks to Peter and Tom, I have been reeducated on the ways of the "Crimson Tradition" thus making me almost ready for re-introduction to the general population. It has been a fascinating transformation from a quizzical interest in red laundry detergent to becoming aware of a way of life that was heretofor unknown. RSB

07-Jul-2001 05:52:40 38 26.970 N 45 10.119 W

69.80

395.179 094 M 139 M 333 M -278.57 All clocks have been moved forward by one hour (including computer/log time). Stopped engine @ 5:30 after 6 hr run. Set

Genoa and changed course to SE. Winds are light @ about 5 knots.

Engine hrs: 116.2 Fuel - Starboard: just under 1/2

Fuel - Port: just under 7/8

JPB 07-Jul-2001 06:22:48 Batery power is @ 91 percent 07-Jul-2001 06:38:37 650 nautical miles on the rhomb line to Flores 07-Jul-2001 08:52:40 38 24.947 N 45 01.717 W 111 M 1.8

15.00 W 0.0 2.8 1.8 111 M 0.0

111 M 69.80

389.259 091 M 136 M 330 M -276.435 1.7 226:10:10 07-Jul-2001 09:07:52 38 24.896 N 45 01.339 W 115 M 1.9

14.99 W 115 M

115 M

388.983 091 M 136 M 330 M -276.305 1.7 222:27:55 07-Jul-2001 10:07:25 38 24.170 N 44 58.009 W 31SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

17.74 W 0.0

71.60

386.625 094 M 139 M 332 M -275.396

07-Jul-2001 11:36:08 Sat Engine Hrs 116.2, GenSet Hrs 59.3, Battery

85%, Reefer 29.5F, Freezer 17.4F, Bilge one click 07-Jul-2001 13:54:36 38 21.482 N 44 50.755 W

71.60

381.776 093 M 139 M 332 M -274.362 07-Jul-2001 15:32:40 38 19.191 N 44 44.099 W 121 M 2.2

14.99 W 2.5 0.0

377.311 090 M 136 M 329 M -273.270 1.9 200:24:07 07-Jul-2001 16:15:43 38 17.584 N 44 37.643 W

17.65 W 0.0 0.0

372.842 092 M 139 M 331 M -271.692 07-Jul-2001 19:15:43 38 16.550 N 44 32.282 W 126 M 0.9

17.63 W 0.0 1.3 0.9 126 M 0.0

126 M 73.40

369.063 092 M 139 M 331 M -270.131 0.7 500:07:05 07-Jul-2001 19:54:09 38 16.407 N 44 31.620 W

17.62 W 1.3 0.0

368.601 092 M 139 M 331 M -269.951 07-Jul-2001 21:58:58 38 19.960 N 44 26.882 W

17.62 W 0.0 0.0

73.40

364.071 092 M 139 M 331 M -264.773 07-Jul-2001 21:59:53 Engine started at 0930pm; Battery 79% 07-Jul-2001 22:01:17 WOW !!!! Tonight we had the MEGA slide show. Tom presented 32SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 several years and several hundred slides of wife, children, holidays, dogs, cars, houses and boats. What an entourage !! Oh, and I almost forgot, adopted sons and wayward sailors. What fun to peek into the lives of the Patterson clan and hear stories of business, love, family. 07-Jul-2001 22:02:57 38 20.137 N 44 26.712 W 052 M 5.6

15.00 W 5.4 052 M

052 M

363.896 090 M 136 M 328 M -264.545 4.4 82:06:10 07-Jul-2001 22:25:13 Reverse role play today: I wrote a sailmail to Kathie and made my first SSB connection to send it out. Scott, on the other hand, took over the galley tonight and made his first full blown meal for everybody on board. I think he might have been holding back on us. At least I know now that I can take a day of from galley duty without fearing mutiniy by reason of starvation. We are still over 650 nautical miles away from Flores, the most western of the Azore Islands, and the famous Azore high pressure system has us fully enclosed. It has become fairly easy to make weather predictions. Clear skies with a few scattered puffy clouds, temps in the 80s and wind light out of the south west. If it wasn't for the rollers that knock us around every 3 minutes or so and its sheer size, one could think that the Atlantic is nothing but a large lake.

No complaints however. As Scott said today, this is better then the other extreme. It will just take us a little longer and we all will be very tan (not to mention the abs) by the time we will get to the Azores. According to the SSB net this morning, most of the other boats that left Bermuda just before us will be getting to the

Azores this weekend. According to their track, which we have been following, we should get there by the end of next week. Got to go 33SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 on watch! JPB 07-Jul-2001 23:35:31 38 24.095 N 44 16.886 W

17.59 W 5.7 0.0

355.429 093 M 139 M 331 M -256.716 08-Jul-2001 01:56:30 38 30.125 N 44 00.865 W

598.906 098 M 098 M 018 M 0.454 08-Jul-2001 01:58:48 Finishing the 2400-0200hrs watch with no wind, glassy seas, warm temp; will motor two-three more hours and then evaluate the wind. Battery at 95% and reefer ok. Azores 598 Nmiles!! TLP 08-Jul-2001 03:20:10 38 33.577 N 43 51.049 W 082 M 6.3

15.00 W 082 M

082 M

590.751 095 M 095 M 015 M 3.556 6.1 96:15:51 08-Jul-2001 04:21:01 Stopped engine. No wind. Glassy seas. One knot favorable current. Drifting east. Fuel - starboard: 1/4; Fuel - port: just under 7/8; Engine hrs: 123.3; Gen hrs: 59.6; Batterie charge: 100 % 08-Jul-2001 04:22:54 38 35.957 N 43 43.915 W

17.50 W 0.0

73.40

584.856 098 M 097 M 018 M 5.676 08-Jul-2001 11:10:31 38 36.454 N 43 41.864 W 339 M 0.6

15.00 W 0.3 339 M

339 M

583.193 096 M 095 M 016 M 6.102 -0.3 -23:00:00 08-Jul-2001 13:44:03 38 41.288 N 43 29.169 W 096 M 5.3

14.99 W 096 M

096 M

572.634 096 M 095 M 016 M 10.441 5.3 107:38:32 34SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

08-Jul-2001 13:52:21 @ noon switched the computer clock to Zulu (same as Azores).

For the first time we have winds out of the SSE @ about 5-8 knots and a 1/2 knot favorable current, putting us finally on a rhumb line with Flores, only 572 nm to go! A school of bottlenose dolphins came to visit but did not hang around for long. Tom repaired the cockpit table and Scott and I are taking care of some rust on the stainless. All in all a lazy day. Scott found some maple syrup in the fridge and we had pancakes for lunch again. This time the proper way. They are so much better with syrup! 08-Jul-2001 16:44:03 38 43.800 N 43 06.514 W 115 M 5.3

17.37 W 0.0 4.4 5.3 115 M 0.0

115 M 73.40

554.779 099 M 097 M 019 M 12.166 5.0 109:53:15 Rain curtains on the southern horizon. Wind picked up and started to clock towards the west. Retrieved main and sailed on

Genoa and Mizen only. 08-Jul-2001 19:44:04 38 42.661 N 42 46.891 W 109 M 5.7

17.28 W 0.0 4.8 5.7 109 M 0.0

109 M 73.40

539.826 098 M 097 M 018 M 10.365 5.6 95:53:08 08-Jul-2001 21:55:32 38 41.041 N 42 37.057 W 064 M 2.1

14.99 W 1.6 0.0

532.499 096 M 095 M 016 M 8.417 1.8 299:16:28 08-Jul-2001 22:02:36 38 41.256 N 42 36.263 W 087 M 6.6

15.00 W 5.9 6.6 087 M 0.0

087 M

531.853 096 M 095 M 016 M 8.597 6.5 81:29:08 08-Jul-2001 22:04:31 Wind clocked to the west and diminished. Rain never came up.

Retrieved Mizen and Genoa and started the engine. Battery charge is @ 86%. 35SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

08-Jul-2001 23:44:42 38 43.071 N 42 28.717 W

525.753 098 M 097 M 018 M 10.079 09-Jul-2001 00:10:29 Shut the engine down at 1210GMT; 1010pm local. Battery at

96%; frig @ 21.6F; freezer at 13.3F 09-Jul-2001 02:44:42 38 48.502 N 42 02.779 W 087 M 5.2

15.00 W 0.0 4.8 5.2 087 M 0.0

087 M 71.60

504.941 097 M 095 M 017 M 14.327 5.1 99:06:09

09-Jul-2001 03:58:06 Ending 2400-0200hrs watch under a beautiful moon-lite sky with a few clouds, warm temperature, 10-12 knts wind, relatively flat seas and a very comfortable sail for yoga and sleeping. Course is set at 100M with Flores 498 miles to the east, virtually the same as Key West to Pensacola. Peter hooked what we think was a tuna but did not complete the landing; will be successful tomorrow as we need some fresh seafood. Made the introduction of Scott to TJ by email. All in all, today was one of our best days. Batteries at

91%, bilge ok. Time to sleep. TLP 09-Jul-2001 04:27:43 38 49.528 N 41 50.388 W

17.06 W 0.0 0.0

69.80

495.240 099 M 097 M 019 M 14.791 09-Jul-2001 04:47:36 38 49.637 N 41 49.687 W 094 M 4.8

15.00 W 4.5 094 M

094 M

494.684 097 M 095 M 017 M 14.866 4.8 102:57:57 09-Jul-2001 06:13:45 With some concern on my part, Peter informed me that he prefers vodka in the morning. "Rum is too sweet. Vodka kicks you in the ass and says 'Good Morning.'" A scarry facet of a 36SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

personality that is determined to win 100 games of freecell, in a row, before we make landfall in the Azores - only 4 or 5 days away.

He has achieved a streak of 53 games in a row yet he remains determined to double that figure. Other than that, we are running low on all foodstuffs (due to some some excessive free-for-all), except the famous "barbeque spagetti." Yikes!! We have plenty of

Dentyne Ice and M&Ms too though, although no one seems to be eating them. What about them saltines??? I broke into a pack of gum on the first day and I'm about half way through. We only have about 47 packs to go. But the food situation is a concern. We are out of oatmeal, down to instant only and some sweet muffins and maybe only one or two frozen dinners. I hope we catch a fish that's good eatin'. RSB

09-Jul-2001 07:47:36 38 51.800 N 41 29.080 W 114 M 4.7

15.00 W 0.0 4.7 4.7 114 M 0.0

114 M 69.80

478.490 097 M 095 M 017 M 16.035 4.4 107:34:53 09-Jul-2001 10:02:45 38 51.345 N 41 21.145 W 091 M 2.9

15.00 W 091 M

091 M 69.80

472.437 097 M 095 M 017 M 15.209 2.8 166:10:33 09-Jul-2001 10:05:24 Engine Hrs 125.8; GenSet Hrs 59.6, Fuel Report Shows 57.8

Gal or 45% remaining, Gages show 3/16 on port tank and 3/4 on stbd tank which would imply 12 gal and 48 gal respectively or 60 gal which is fairly close. 09-Jul-2001 10:32:13 38 52.168 N 41 15.849 W

468.239 097 M 095 M 017 M 15.756 37SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

09-Jul-2001 10:50:16 38 52.168 N 41 15.849 W

0.0

68.00

468.239 097 M 095 M 017 M 15.756 09-Jul-2001 13:26:40 After reading Scott's entry to the the ship log this morning

I thought it might call for a little rebuttle. Since I feel semi responsible for the galley and our provisions, I have to tell you that I realized we might have a 'problem' after the first few days out of Bermuda. The story goes as follows: During my night watch between 9 pm and 12am I noticed the light cone of a little meglight roaming through the boat and apparently searching through our various spaces that we have food stored away in. At first I thought it might be an Intruder. But then I quickly realized that we were

100s of miles away from land. As it turned out, it was Scott who explained that he needed food in his stomack in order to find sleep.

Giving the fact that we had just finished a very sizeable dinner, it made me wonder if we would be able to ensure a restfull passage for him with the 'limited' amount of food we had on board. However, as it turned out it was not the amount of food that appeared to be the problem. In a matter of fact, Carol had made extra sure that we would make a passage that would be not be short on food supplies.

Apperently Scott's pronounced appetite for the finer things in life

(one might say he is choosy) that have created some minor shortages in a few selected items. High on his 'hit list' are Kathie's special home made oatmeal raisin cookies which, after freely sharing them with the crew in the beginning of the trip, I have now taken under close surveilance in order to assure supply until we arrive in the Azores. However, I do have some concerns that Scotty, as he is sometimes endearingly called by the crew, will have some sleepless 38SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

nights before we will get to the Azores. On the other hand that may all turn out to be no need for worry considering that he overslept his morning watches over the last two days. We shall see. JPB 09-Jul-2001 13:48:01 38 53.224 N 41 00.383 W

16.84 W 0.0

69.80

456.169 099 M 097 M 019 M 16.010 09-Jul-2001 16:48:01 38 53.083 N 40 40.344 W 128 M 6.6

16.74 W 0.0 6.2 6.6 128 M 0.0

128 M 69.80

440.744 099 M 097 M 019 M 14.813 5.8 76:25:55 09-Jul-2001 17:19:48 38 53.250 N 40 36.848 W 099 M 4.4

14.99 W 099 M

099 M

438.027 097 M 095 M 017 M 14.786 4.4 99:24:41 09-Jul-2001 17:21:44 Winds are out of the south @ 10-12 knots. Started the generator. Batery charge is @ 74% Refrigerator temp is @ 39.7 F and freezer is @ 25.3 F 09-Jul-2001 17:43:37 38 53.488 N 40 34.541 W

16.72 W 0.0 4.1 0.0

69.80

436.215 099 M 097 M 019 M 14.892 09-Jul-2001 18:47:37 38 53.368 N 40 28.188 W 108 M 5.0

15.00 W 5.3 108 M 0.0

431.336 097 M 095 M 017 M 14.421 4.9 88:09:59 09-Jul-2001 18:49:53 shut generator down after 2 1/2hrs. Battery @ 82%; Gen hrs: 62.2; Keel tank @ 9/10 cap 09-Jul-2001 20:35:04 38 52.791 N 40 17.821 W

16.63 W 0.0 4.1 0.0 39SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

423.430 098 M 097 M 018 M 13.267 09-Jul-2001 21:08:05 38 52.204 N 40 15.138 W

16.62 W 0.0

69.80

421.447 098 M 097 M 018 M 12.537 09-Jul-2001 21:09:03 38 52.189 N 40 15.063 W

16.62 W 0.0 4.2 0.0

69.80

421.392 098 M 097 M 018 M 12.518 09-Jul-2001 21:36:03 38 51.720 N 40 13.151 W

16.61 W 0.0

69.80

419.987 098 M 097 M 018 M 11.948 09-Jul-2001 21:38:19 winds deminished. forecast calls for more light winds. trying to stay north of 39 degrees latitude keep high presure system to the south. started the engine. Engine hrs: 125.8; batery power

@ 82% 09-Jul-2001 22:11:28 Overheard vhf conversation this afternoon between NOW and

HARMONICA, two sailboats just south of SATORI and also headed to

Flores. HARMONICA is using SailMail. Will contact them later. TLP 09-Jul-2001 23:32:14 Engine off after 2hours, batteries at 92% Fridge at 11

Freezer at 12 engine hours 127.8 switched tanks from starboard to port. starbord fuel tank is 1/8 switched from aft to forward on racor 09-Jul-2001 23:43:17 Peter really outdid himself tonight. The pork chops were exquisite. The mustard sauce marinade must be a family secret from the days of Prussian domination of Europe's much meligned mustard plantations. The rice and stewed tomatos were spiced with the perfect amount of pepper and the corn/peas/beans/carrot vegetable mix tasted like heaven. All in all, a wonderful meal. 40SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

RSB.10-Jul-2001 00:49:49 38 54.644 N 39 56.491 W

406.734 097 M 095 M 017 M 13.824 10-Jul-2001 00:50:29 Talked with Andy aboard "Now." He has a moody 34.5 and 4 on board. Has been cruising on and off with his wife Maggie for 15 years. Headed to Flores.10-Jul-2001 01:34:19 38 54.644 N 39

56.491 W 098 M 2.0 14.99 W

2.2 2.0 098 M 0.0 098 M

406.734 097 M 095 M 017 M 13.824 2.0

206:29:56 10-Jul-2001 01:37:42 Just saw some porpoises off to starboard. Peter heard them and we hit dem wit' da light. They swam away. Life is starting to

FILL the water. We saw THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS of jelly fish - some really, really, big, ugly flesh-like looking ones and bunches of smaller pink ones with 3 to 4 foot long tentaticles. We also saw this fish with a big red eye, at least that's what I think, that would catch the light in it's eye and swim toward it, jumping and jumping out of the water in an attempt to reach it. It was cute. I named the species the "little red eye dude." RSB10-Jul-2001

01:43:42 38 55.087 N 39 51.759 W

0.0

69.80 403.026 098

M 096 M 018 M 13.971 10-Jul-2001 02:15:28 midnight, spooky calm but we are still making about 3 knots.

I heard the typical blowing noise of a mammal near the port quarter and when I shined the flash light out on the turquoise ocean surface, I spotted some bottle nose dolphins. Once again, they did not hang out for long. However, by shining the light on the water 41SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

an awsome array of sea life became alife. At first it seemed to have all sorts of bait fish in it, but upon closer examination it became apparent that we were in a 'sea' of very colorfull jellyfish.

They were of all sizes and shapes. Most of them appeared in a bright pink with several feet of tennacles dragging behind them.

The water was so clear, that it looked like pool water. And if it was not for the mine field of medusas, I would have loved to jump in and swim in it. Just awesome! Got to go and catch some ZZZs. JPB 10-Jul-2001 03:42:58 I think this has been the most beautiful watch that I have experienced. Winds were light, 5-10, shifting from the S to SE with the boat ghosting at 3-4 knots on an almost flat sea thru a starry sky with dark clouds on the horizon backed by a almost full but waning moon. Our COG is ~80M with Flores bearing 097M at distance of 398NM. Carol will meet us there with Frank, Peter's friend to follow, probably on Sunday. Spent some quality time with Scott today as he shared his dream of writing a book about the history and characters (both past and present) of the Intracostal Waterway.

Scott has spent many days on the ICW and has a passion to write this book to document the ICW as it is and to bring attention to its benefit for both recreation and enhancing the economy as forces of the future will surely attempt to drain support from this valuable resource. He is putting together a proposal to secure funding to help finance the research that will be required for the project.

Peter capped the day with roast pork, veggies, stewed tomatoes on rice, and his own version of sweet tea, cold but w/o ice, which was delicious. Could have been right from Johnny Ray's. TLP 10-Jul-2001 04:58:41 38 58.519 N 39 40.170 W 068 M 3.2

15.00 W 0.0 3.5 068 M 0.0 42SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

393.630 097 M 095 M 017 M 16.617 2.8 139:32:26 10-Jul-2001 06:25:27 Wind died about twenty minutes ago. Dropped from 3.2 knots to 1.8knots. Sails flopping in the still early morning light.

Dawn's fingers of light are starting their way across the landscape.

Sales Down at 415am. Getting light. Tom's desert receipe - sliced peach halves with mayonaise. No more sea nettles or squid swimming by the boat. The 'Tit Balm' seems to be working out well for Tom and we are debating making its use mandatory for all crew.10-Jul-2001 08:49:11

39 00.853 N 39 31.606 W 101 M 4.2 15.00 W

3.7 4.2 101 M 0.0 101 M

386.728 098 M 095 M 018

M 18.363 4.2 93:07:53 10-Jul-2001 08:57:16 Came on watch @ 6 am GMT. Winds were calm. Downed all sails and drifted. Sandwedged between HARMONICA and NOW. Spotted

NOW about 31/2 miles south from us @ 8 am GMT. They appeared to be heading due north with light Winds are out of the SW. Set genoa, mizzen and mizzen staysail and headed East @ 105M. HARMONICA appeared briefly on the horizon north from us @ 8:15 GMT. They were also headed straight north. Batery charge is @ 76%. 10-Jul-2001 09:20:24 39 00.914 N 39 29.107 W

384.794 098 M 095 M 018 M 18.262 10-Jul-2001 09:51:59 39 00.914 N 39 29.107 W 101 M 3.6

15.00 W 101 M

101 M 69.80

384.794 098 M 095 M 018 M 18.262 3.6 106:08:04 10-Jul-2001 13:08:30 39 01.010 N 39 26.137 W 43SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

382.493 099 M 096 M 019 M 18.165 10-Jul-2001 13:10:29 1110 hrs SV NOW about 5 Nmiles off our port bow same heading bound for Azores; freighter off our port wide, west bound at horizon. TLP 10-Jul-2001 13:53:14 39 00.212 N 39 11.088 W

16.32 W 0.0

71.60

370.999 099 M 096 M 019 M 16.392 10-Jul-2001 14:00:26 Batery charge @ 69%; Engine hrs @ 127.8; Gen hrs @ 62.2; fuel tank (sb) @ 1/8; fuel tank (p) @ 13/16; 10-Jul-2001 16:01:04 39 04.084 N 39 01.550 W

16.29 W 0.0

71.60

363.163 099 M 096 M 019 M 19.546 10-Jul-2001 16:06:51 took sails down and started engine @ 1:45 pm GMT to charge bateries ( @ 69%) and catch up on NOW to take some pictures and film. Passed NOW @ 12 pm GMT just 15 yards of our starboard quarters. Almost got my fishing line caught on their bow. They were hardly moving in very light winds while their cruising spinnaker was trying to stay under wind. Waived hello and good-bye and took some pictures. 10-Jul-2001 17:34:43 39 06.114 N 38 59.396 W

361.264 098 M 095 M 018 M 21.391 10-Jul-2001 18:11:52 39 07.699 N 38 55.406 W 112 M 1.6

15.00 W 1.2 1.6 112 M 0.0

112 M

Turned the engine off after 2 hrs. Battery charge is @ 86%. We 44SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 tried to do some sailing. Genoa, main and mizen and managed to

'raise' our speed to 3.5 knots. Tom talked to Dave on HARMONICA via

VHF in extent about the autopilot on HARMONICA which has a broken motor. Tom gave Dave an address to contact the people who bought

Tom's old boat in Pensacola and have a similar autopilot as spare on board which they might want to sell to Dave. Always out to help fellow sailors with advice and spare parts. At least it made for 1 hr of entertaining conversation. On an otherwise quite Tuesday afternoon, a school of very lively porpoise came by just a mile of our bow. Although they seemed to have a great time propelling themselves out of the water and landing with big splashes on their backs, they never really came close to the boat to check us out, much to our dissappointment. Scott was armed and ready with two digital cameras, and two regular ones (one for slides and one for print pictures) while I was straddling the bowspread with our film camera. I must say, it is not easy to balance the rolling motion of the boot while looking through the scope of a camera and holding on by curling your toes around the tip of the bowsprit. I hope the footage will do the whole scene justice. It was spectacular - the seaworld dolphin show in a REALLY big aquarium. JPB 358.008 099 M 095 M 019 M 22.672 1.6 225:25:00 10-Jul-2001 20:39:17 39 07.367 N 38 50.063 W 117 M 2.2

15.00 W 1.9 2.2 117 M 0.0

117 M

353.927 099 M 095 M 019 M 21.975 2.1 167:48:57 10-Jul-2001 22:01:30 39 06.973 N 38 46.860 W

351.502 100 M 096 M 020 M 21.365 10-Jul-2001 22:02:46 39 06.973 N 38 46.860 W 45SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

351.502 100 M 096 M 020 M 21.365 11-Jul-2001 00:18:06 39 06.973 N 38 46.860 W

351.502 100 M 096 M 020 M 21.365 11-Jul-2001 00:42:46 Via WLO radio Channel 1621, contacted Carol in Berlin at

2400 hrs and she is flying to Horta on 7/11 and will go on the

Flores to meet us there, probably on Sat or Sun. SV NOW is to our stern, port side; a new vessel appears to be moving east from astern of SV NOW. Could it be HARMONICA? Winds are dead, sea is glassy, but we are moving with a favorable current SOG 1.7 knts at 062M.

TLP 11-Jul-2001 02:07:48 It is as flat as a pancake. Flat as a pancake with syrup on top - not a ripple to be found, well maybe a few, but it is as flat as I have ever seen it. Just a few rollers keeping the pens rolling in their holders and the crew from forgetting that we are in the middle of the North Atlantic. The bird keeps circling the boat at night, seemingly all night. It has taken to occassionally talking to me, more like exclamation really, "Hey what are you doing out here, I'm looking for food. Look at me," it seems to say. The jelly fish have returned, the water plastered with them, sometimes a dozen within a few yards. They can also be seen under the surface when the spotlight is turned into the depths. Tonight though, I have not seen the "little red eye dude." Maybe he was a local phenomenon. The water seems to be filling up with life over the last couple of days. Furthest out, we found whales, then porpoises then the jelly fish and now the water seems to be filling with 46SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 little things. I'm not quite sure if they're algae or some other kind of plant life or what. The moon has been amazing, reflecting off the ocean's sheen and throwing sparks of light into the cockpit.

It has been special and a wonderful experience to be out here and experience this grandeur. What a special opportunity Peter and Tom have in front of them. As far as more important issues, the food continues to hold out well. We had a light dinner today of open face sandwiches with meat, cheese and a few remaining pickle slices.

When I cam out before my watch there appeared to be a new boat on the horizon, a sail boat, moving slowly. When I came up for my watch there was only one boat and now it has disappeared.

RSB11-Jul-2001 02:46:31 39 11.512 N 38 34.759 W

16.17 W 0.0 0.8 0.0

341.684 100 M 096 M 020 M 24.960 11-Jul-2001 05:46:31 39 13.484 N 38 30.493 W 085 M 2.2

16.15 W 0.0 1.5 2.2 085 M 0.0

085 M 71.60

338.200 101 M 096 M 021 M 26.587 2.1 162:18:30 11-Jul-2001 06:04:02 An uneventfull but very beautiful and serene night watch. I could not see the other boats (NOW and HARMONICA) anymore. They must have either decided to motor or fallen behind. The winds are still very light out of the south. At this point, the current is almost as much as the momentum created by the half of the Genoa which we have unroled to keep us pointed in the right direction.

There is not enough wind to keep more sails full. They will only thrash around when the boat rolls around, and believe me, it rolls quite a bit. It is a rather gentle roll, typical of a heavy boat.

Looking over the gunwhale at the glassy surface, it makes you wonder 47SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 what can cause a 15 ton boat to roll all the way from one side to the other. But then again, that's what they call the 'motion of the ocean.' Oh, oh! I must be getting sleepy rambling on like this. I guess it is time to go and wake Tom for his watch. Although it breaks my heart to interrupt what seems to be a heavy log-sawing session. JPB 11-Jul-2001 06:18:22 39 13.764 N 38 29.332 W

16.15 W 0.0

71.60

337.278 101 M 096 M 021 M 26.778 11-Jul-2001 08:33:51 At 0830hrs the sun is up, seas are flat, wind in light, so what is new? The day and prospects for better wind and a lift toward the Azores where we will meet Carol and Frank and begin yet the next leg of our passage. We are 334 NM away from our destination of

Flores. We moved the clock ahead two hours yesterday to be in sync with the time zone in the Azores (which is also GMT) so today dawns with a feeling of jet lag. We are flying only the genoa at 3/4 waiting for any sign of a stiffening breeze. Motoring will only be done during the time we are recharging the batteries and cooling the reefer. Est about 50 gallons of fuel in tanks. TLP 11-Jul-2001 09:18:22 39 16.641 N 38 24.464 W 089 M 1.9

16.13 W 0.0 1.3 1.9 089 M 0.0

089 M 71.60

333.263 101 M 096 M 021 M 29.247 1.8 180:29:12 11-Jul-2001 12:40:38 39 19.208 N 38 10.252 W

16.06 W 0.0 0.0

73.40

322.089 102 M 096 M 022 M 30.712 11-Jul-2001 13:38:47 Shut down engine 1315hrs with 132.3Hrs; battery 80%; reefer

20.5F; freezer 9.9F; bilge 0 clicks TLP 11-Jul-2001 13:57:36 48SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

24HR Run Info; Pos 39 20N, 38 04W; Temp 80F, Clear, Wind

5knts S, Sea flat; Heading 098COG, 3.1knts SOG; Eng Hrs 132.3; Gen

Hrs 62.2, Approx 47 gallons or 37% of fuel remaining with 317 NMiles to Flores. TLP 11-Jul-2001 15:40:38 39 19.309 N 37 58.776 W 131 M 2.2

15.00 W 0.0 1.9 2.2 131 M 0.0

131 M 75.20

316.802 102 M 096 M 021 M 35.172 1.9 167:03:50 11-Jul-2001 18:40:38 39 20.741 N 37 53.977 W 022 M 2.6

15.98 W 0.0 2.3 2.6 022 M 0.0

022 M 75.20

313.032 104 M 097 M 023 M 36.279 0.4 804:27:04 11-Jul-2001 20:47:10 39 22.746 N 37 46.456 W 106 M 5.7

15.00 W 106 M

106 M 75.20

307.146 103 M 096 M 022 M 37.771 5.7 53:36:04 11-Jul-2001 20:53:19 engine off 132.9, 852pm Dinner was Tom's creation. It was one of the yummiest. Chicken & Penne with a light sauce. Ummmmm.

Good. 11-Jul-2001 22:18:44 39 23.504 N 37 45.019 W

15.94 W 0.0 0.4 0.0

73.40

306.011 104 M 097 M 023 M 38.425 12-Jul-2001 01:18:44 39 24.731 N 37 44.072 W 064 M 0.7

15.94 W 0.0 0.4 0.7 064 M 0.0

064 M 73.40

305.244 104 M 097 M 023 M 39.572 0.5 598:50:11 12-Jul-2001 02:38:54 2400-0200hrs watch had to be stretched an extra 30 minutes to enjoy the rising moon. Seas are flat, wind calm, temp ~75F, battery 78%, bilge one click, COG 50M, drifting at 0.9knts. There is a boat at 270M and two lights or a freighter at 170M; need to 49SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 keep and eye and verify. Cook my first pasta meal tonight under the watchful eye of coach Peter. I was surprised that it tasted good.

With no ketchup! 12-Jul-2001 02:40:11 test 12-Jul-2001 02:41:22 39 25.379 N 37 43.413 W

15.94 W

304.718 105 M 097 M 024 M 40.168 12-Jul-2001 02:41:55 test in progress 12-Jul-2001 02:55:03 39 25.375 N 37 43.421 W 110 M 0.6

15.00 W 110 M

304.724 104 M 096 M 023 M 40.164 0.6 479:04:44 12-Jul-2001 03:33:56 39 25.600 N 37 42.779 W

15.93 W 0.0 0.6 0.0

73.40

304.223 105 M 097 M 024 M 40.344 12-Jul-2001 06:33:56 39 26.564 N 37 35.922 W 125 M 1.9

15.90 W 0.0 1.9 1.9 125 M 0.0

125 M 73.40

298.907 105 M 097 M 024 M 40.844 1.8 165:43:24 12-Jul-2001 09:33:56 39 27.393 N 37 32.294 W 141 M 3.3

15.88 W 0.0 3.1 3.3 141 M 0.0

141 M 71.60

296.091 105 M 097 M 024 M 41.420 2.7 111:33:18 12-Jul-2001 10:15:30 There were about 24 bonita swimming off the bow when I went up to take a look at the bow. Peter looked at me blankly when I told him there were a bunch of fish swimming off the bow. "Why aren't they hitting on my lure then?" "Because you're lure's off the stern and the fish are off the bow," I replied. He looked at me increduously as a pungent smell of curry permeated my experience. 50SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

"Dude, you smell like curry," I noted. Peter sniffed an armpit,

"Yeah, I guess it's time for a shower." My question is how did he get to smell like curry - since we didnt' eat any? RSB12-Jul-2001 11:32:38 39 25.759 N 37 27.075 W 115 M 3.3

15.00 W 115 M

115 M

292.092 104 M 096 M 023 M 39.461 3.2 90:23:18 12-Jul-2001 12:44:55 39 24.316 N 37 20.485 W 116 M 3.8

14.99 W 3.8 116 M

116 M

287.037 104 M 096 M 023 M 37.592 3.7 78:24:35 12-Jul-2001 13:53:58 39 24.141 N 37 19.777 W 125 M 3.8

14.99 W 3.2 125 M

125 M

286.495 103 M 096 M 022 M 37.371 3.6 80:04:16 12-Jul-2001 14:23:42 24 hr run a whopping 39 Nmiles; Eng hrs 134.0; Gen Hrs 63.3; est 42 gal of fuel in tanks; 280 Nmile to Flores 12-Jul-2001 16:53:58 39 19.124 N 37 02.309 W 136 M 3.3

15.69 W 0.0 3.1 3.3 136 M 0.0

136 M 71.60

273.169 103 M 097 M 022 M 31.209 2.8 98:32:17 12-Jul-2001 18:24:24 39 16.609 N 36 57.430 W 127 M 4.2

15.00 W 127 M

127 M

269.516 102 M 096 M 021 M 28.382 3.7 71:54:34 12-Jul-2001 20:27:25 39 13.388 N 36 49.283 W 119 M 2.9

15.61 W 0.0 2.7 2.9 119 M 0.0

119 M 73.40

263.403 102 M 097 M 021 M 24.619 2.8 94:20:35 12-Jul-2001 22:12:32 39 13.363 N 36 47.096 W 124 M 3.0

15.00 W 2.6 124 M

124 M 51SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

261.714 101 M 096 M 020 M 24.434 2.8 94:49:39 12-Jul-2001 23:13:29 Finally some wind to work with. We are not exactly on course with Flores, but we are making progress towards the east and south. Tom and I came across a floating log this morning and just as we suspected, a school of Mahi Mahi was hanging out underneath it. We actually had a hit on the first pass, but failed to bring him in the boat when Tom's gaff attempt missed and the fish decided he did not want to end up as our supper. The water was so clear that we made several more attempts of sailing by the log watching the fish swimming behind our boat and even attempting to play with the lure. But after our 6th pass we decided that the fish was smarter then us and we continued towards the Azores. It was a neat experience, however, since we were able to watch the whole school under water. We had a great breakfast topside while enjoying a glorious morning. Tomorrow is my dad's birthday - he will be 63. JPB 12-Jul-2001 23:16:21 39 11.825 N 36 39.442 W

15.55 W 0.0

71.60

255.899 102 M 097 M 021 M 22.354 12-Jul-2001 23:20:22 Winds were still out WSW during my 2100 -2400 watch. COG

113 . SOG 2-3 knots. Battery charge @ 69%. Sailing vessel off our starboard quarters approx. 3 miles SW of us @ 220M. I tried to hail them earlier via VHF, but no answer. Need to keep an eye on them. They appear to be on a similar course. JPB 13-Jul-2001 01:55:15 2400-0200 watch for July 13, 2001 was somewhat dark as a layer of cirrus clouds blocked the starry sky that was so prominent last nigth. WInds are S-SW 5-7knts, seas are flat to one foot, temp is warm 75F, batteries 65%. In the last hour we broke the 250NMile 52SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 barrier to Flores. We have company with a sailboat to our stb stern quarter on same course (105M) and a freighter passed to our stern SW to NE about 0100hrs. This evening Scott prepared a great meal of baked chicken breast, rice, stewed tomatoes and green beans. Peter had a confirmed whale visit on port side during his watch and I heard a couple in the vicinity but did not confirm a sighting. Log shows a total of 2450 miles on SATORI since we paid a visit to Block

Island in May. So far, so good. TLP 13-Jul-2001 02:16:21 39 09.028 N 36 26.760 W 101 T 5.1

14.99 W 0.0 4.5 5.1 101 T 0.0

101 T 69.80

246.306 085 T 081 T 004 T 18.642 4.9 50:26:05 13-Jul-2001 05:16:21 39 09.315 N 36 10.752 W 101 M 4.5

15.00 W 0.0 4.1 4.5 101 M 0.0

101 M 71.60

233.910 100 M 096 M 019 M 17.688 4.5 52:20:06 13-Jul-2001 05:21:48 39 09.332 N 36 10.318 W 101 M 4.0

15.00 W 101 M

101 M

233.573 100 M 096 M 019 M 17.671 4.0 58:06:19 13-Jul-2001 05:26:06 The winds picked up. There was no traffic. The vessel of our stern went out of sight. We are still on a downwind reach but the sails are staying full and SOG is continous betwee 4-5 knots @

COG 100. A little more wave action. The autopilot is on and has to work a little harder now. Battery charge is down to 60%. We are on course now for Flores with 230 nm to go. The night feels chilly. A perfect half full moon and no cloud coverage. 13-Jul-2001 10:02:41 39 09.096 N 36 00.420 W 123 M 4.7

15.00 W 3.9 123 M

123 M

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13-Jul-2001 10:12:53 39 04.455 N 35 40.751 W 120 M 5.5

14.99 W 4.3 120 M

211.192 099 M 096 M 018 M 10.478 5.1 41:04:01 13-Jul-2001 10:14:15 Started Gen @ 64.5 hrs. Battery charge @56%; Ref @ 40 F;

Freezer @ 28F; Keel water tank @ 3/4 13-Jul-2001 12:07:50 38 59.775 N 35 28.335 W 131 M 5.6

15.00 W 131 M

131 M 69.80

202.179 097 M 096 M 016 M 4.823 4.7 43:17:22 13-Jul-2001 13:35:51 shut down generator; gen hrs. @68; batery charge @ 69%; keel water tank full; refrigerator @ 22.5F ; freezer @ 14F 13-Jul-2001 14:59:34 At two thirty pm two freghters crossed our heading of 125M; one across the bow heading to CUBA (?) and one across the stern heading to Ireland (?). 13-Jul-2001 15:02:37 Twenty Four Hour Run on to start Day 16 was 95NMiles. Eng

Hrs 134.0, Gen Hrs 68.0 TLP, Approx 43 Gal of fuel left in tanks. 13-Jul-2001 18:07:50 38 46.608 N 34 47.052 W 124 M 5.6

14.84 W 0.0 4.5 5.6 124 M 0.0

124 M 71.60

172.871 092 M 096 M 011 M -11.779 4.8 36:22:11 13-Jul-2001 20:52:35 38 48.027 N 34 27.275 W

157.538 092 M 096 M 011 M -12.195 13-Jul-2001 21:17:38 Started Gen at 2125hrs, battery 61%, reefer 33F, freezer 23F 13-Jul-2001 21:22:39 38 48.561 N 34 23.389 W 091 M 5.5

15.00 W 4.8 091 M 0.0

154.468 092 M 096 M 011 M -12.031 5.5 27:52:57 13-Jul-2001 21:50:17 38 49.000 N 34 20.110 W 54SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

14.69 W -246.1

71.60

151.882 091 M 096 M 010 M -11.906 13-Jul-2001 22:47:42 38 49.981 N 34 12.153 W

14.65 W 0.0 0.0

145.625 091 M 096 M 010 M -11.691 14-Jul-2001 03:23:33 engine off 1130 pm, batts 78%, frige 29.2, freezer 9.0, engine hours 136 13-Jul-2001 23:39:46 38 50.005 N 34 12.019 W

145.518 091 M 096 M 010 M -11.680 14-Jul-2001 00:04:04 38 50.933 N 34 03.205 W

14.60 W 0.0

69.80

138.629 091 M 096 M 010 M -11.610 14-Jul-2001 03:07:09 38 54.771 N 33 46.416 W

3.5 0.0

125.023 092 M 096 M 011 M -9.462 14-Jul-2001 06:07:09 38 59.266 N 33 27.257 W 090 M 5.8

15.00 W 0.0 4.4 5.8 090 M 0.0

089 M 69.80

109.494 092 M 096 M 011 M -6.944 5.8 18:59:46 14-Jul-2001 06:13:59 Cool and damp night watch. It was very dark with thick cloud coverage taking up most of the moonlight. The good news: after changing to a port tack last night we are on a straight downwind run to Flores. Only 110nm to go. ETA Sunday morning. Got the little 'Rudi' autopilot working for the first time yesterday.

It is very efficient and will save us a lot of battery power. Email 55SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 is back up after a temporary injunction from the sailmail people.

In the meantime, our remaining incoming emails (16) were send to another person, who was nice enough to forward them to us. 14-Jul-2001 09:07:09 39 03.297 N 33 07.487 W 088 M 5.3

14.29 W 0.0 4.5 5.3 088 M 0.0

088 M 69.80

93.628 092 M 095 M 011 M -4.999 5.3 17:32:54 14-Jul-2001 10:18:56 86 nm to go. The final day of our aproach to Flores and the weather has turned in to a regular summer day in Hamburg: cloudy, damp and cool. Hopefully the visibility will improve as we get closer to the island. According to the cruising guide, on good days you can see the island and it's 1,000 foot elevation for 40 miles.

A welcome comittee of 20 or so dolphins came by the boat this morning and stayed with us long enough to take some pictures, swimming and jumping across Satori's bow. Cap'n is asleep and Scott is on watch. I will try to catch some fish. Perhaps we will have some tuna tonight. JPB 14-Jul-2001 11:51:50 Talked to Makarma, a 39' cutter rig, on SSB. 3 people on board. They are also headed for Flores. 14-Jul-2001 12:20:58 39 07.904 N 32 48.497 W

0.0

69.80

78.268 094 M 096 M 013 M -2.457 14-Jul-2001 12:26:04 Started the Generator @ 1200; Battery charge is @ 57%;

Keel water tank just over 3/4; port fuel tank just over 1/2; 14-Jul-2001 14:10:23 39 09.924 N 32 36.051 W 107 M 4.4

14.99 W 4.0 0.0

68.409 094 M 096 M 013 M -1.804 4.3 15:50:14 14-Jul-2001 15:02:12 39 10.859 N 32 30.329 W 56SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

14.09 W 6.5

68.00

63.877 094 M 095 M 013 M -1.506 14-Jul-2001 15:07:16 shut the generator down. Gen hrs @ 71.5; Battery charge is

@ 69%. Seafrost reset shut compressor down, found no apparent reason; checked filter & restarted it, ran it for 30 min.

Refrigerator is @ 34 F; Freezer is @ 22F; Uneventful watch from

1200 - 1500. The sun is trying to break through but more clouds are rolling in from the NW along with 4'-6' ocean rollers. Flores is

63nm dead ahead. Rudy is in charge. Go RUDY!!!! 14-Jul-2001 16:05:45 39 11.576 N 32 25.095 W 109 M 4.7

14.99 W 3.9 109 M

109 M

59.757 095 M 096 M 014 M -1.373 4.6 13:03:44 14-Jul-2001 17:20:41 39 12.308 N 32 16.728 W

53.249 094 M 096 M 013 M -1.578 14-Jul-2001 20:06:44 39 13.011 N 31 57.188 W

13.89 W 0.0

69.80

38.295 090 M 095 M 009 M -3.088 14-Jul-2001 21:07:32 39 13.133 N 31 55.629 W

0.0

68.00

35.223 094 M 094 M 015 M -0.015 14-Jul-2001 21:09:58 39 13.146 N 31 50.960 W 108 M 4.2

15.00 W 108 M

108 M

31.683 092 M 094 M 014 M -0.692 4.0 07:50:41 14-Jul-2001 21:35:44 39 13.203 N 31 48.399 W

13.83 W 0.0 57SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

69.80

29.738 090 M 092 M 012 M -1.015 14-Jul-2001 21:40:48 39 13.216 N 31 48.166 W 103 M 4.2

15.00 W 3.6 0.0

29.559 092 M 094 M 013 M -1.037 4.1 07:10:03 14-Jul-2001 21:58:19 39 13.253 N 31 47.225 W 098 M 4.4

15.00 W 098 M

098 M

28.842 091 M 094 M 013 M -1.141 4.4 06:32:38 14-Jul-2001 22:17:26 Started Gen at 1015pm 14-Jul-2001 23:24:43 39 14.923 N 31 39.400 W 100 M 3.9

14.99 W 100 M

100 M

22.559 092 M 094 M 013 M -0.670 3.8 05:54:22 14-Jul-2001 23:27:22 shut Generator down; Gen hrs @ 72.7; Seafrost compressor shut off again; temps on frig and freezer did not come down.

Battery charge is @ 68%; lumination light in gen. hrs display does not work. 15-Jul-2001 00:16:14 Last night watch from 2100 to 2400 hrs was quite and dark.

I forgot to pull my fishing line in before it got dark and sure enough, one of those night vision fishes found my line. It must have been quite an entertaining scene when I struggled in the dark to secure my harness and real the fish in. Might as been as well that he got off before I could get him to the boat because I am not sure that I could have filet him in the dark anyway. After 17 days and over 1,700 nm we are only 20 miles away from Flores. I sure wish we could have made the approach in bright daylight. As it is we will wait out until sunrise before getting much closer to the island. JPB 58SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

15-Jul-2001 01:34:35 The 2400-0200hrs watch has been most dark, most quiet, and very relaxing. With winds 10-12 knts, Rudy is steering the wind somewhere between a beam and broad reach. His nose is definitely directed to Flores. Carolena awaits us there. Our heading is 90M, speed 5knts with yankee and mizzen deployed. Althought we have been in clouds and some drizzle, the barometer continues high at 1040. I was able to get in a good 1.5 hrs of yoga tonight on the back deck.

The area between the helm seat and stern, about five feet, has a big cushion that is just perfect for the sitting yoga exercises. When the boat glides over some of the bigger rollers it adds and additional dynamic dimension to the yoga positions. TLP 15-Jul-2001 02:24:43 39 17.836 N 31 22.767 W 093 M 4.6

14.99 W 0.0 4.5 4.6 093 M 0.0

093 M 69.80

9.357 092 M 094 M 013 M -0.323 4.6 02:01:02 15-Jul-2001 02:46:05 39 18.077 N 31 20.719 W

7.761 091 M 094 M 012 M -0.399 15-Jul-2001 02:46:39 39 18.077 N 31 20.719 W

4.3 0.0

7.761 091 M 094 M 012 M -0.399 15-Jul-2001 04:06:22 39 19.155 N 31 12.614 W 097 M 5.1

14.99 W 4.8 097 M

097 M

1.508 071 M 094 M 352 M -0.580 4.6 00:19:48 15-Jul-2001 04:08:19 Started the engine with the harbor entrance of Porto das

Lajas just about 5 nm of our port bow to charge batteries and top of our water tanks. Waiting for daylight in the lee of the island to 59SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 start with the approach. 15-Jul-2001 04:17:22 I heard the sounds of whales or porpoises intermitently last night. It was strangly comforting yet I had to hold back the desire to head up on deck to shine at where I thought the noises were coming from. The sea also became laced with patches of phosphorescent glow. Also this morning, I heard a flapping sound on the water from behind, like a group of porpoises was jumping repeatedly out of the water or a whale was hitting one of its flippers on the water. The light off the north end of the island came into view about ten minutes into my watch. Later, about half way through my watch, a dull light came into view. As it came closer, the lights of the port of das Lajes looked terraced as they light up the hillside. Quite a wonderful sight. I could make out some of the rest of the island to west of the port only faintly and with the outermost edges of my vision. Peter and I can't smell the island yet and I look forward to smelling earth again.

RSB15-Jul-2001 07:06:22 39 23.726 N 31 08.474 W 256 M 5.3

15.00 W 214.6 4.6 5.3 256 M 0.0

256 M 68.00

1.506 242 M 255 M 002 M -0.344 5.1 00:17:33 18-Jul-2001 05:24:17 39 22.710 N 31 10.041 W

Landfall in the Azores. With the sun risinjg in the east we made our way into the harbor at Lajes. We elected to tie up at the quay and await the customs officials. Just like clock work, at 0800,

Carolena came roaring down the hill looking for SATORI; she was looking so hard for us in the harbor that she missed us at the quay and Peter had to hail her!!!! I was sure glad to see her. At about

0830 a gentleman by the name of Umberto stopped by the boat and assured us that we did not have to stay on the boat to check 60SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 in...... he, being the pilot for the harbor, wanted to keep the quay open for larger boats coming in on Monday, assured us that it was ok to drive to Santa Crusz and check-in. Carol drove me to Santa Cruz where we check-in with the officials. Very laid back in the Azores compared to Bermuda. First impression of Lajes is that it is a beautiful island and if the friendliness of Umberto is a preview of the people, then we are in for a neat visit to a beautiful part of the world. TLP

19-Jul-2001 13:41:48 39 22.710 N 31 10.041 W

20-Jul-2001 02:49:26 39 22.710 N 31 10.041 W

20-Jul-2001 05:49:26 39 22.877 N 31 09.927 W 049 M 0.1

15.00 W 42.9 0.0 0.1 049 M 0.0

049 M 68.00

0.005 276 M 220 M 071 M 0.004 -0.1 -23:00:00 20-Jul-2001 08:49:26 39 22.874 N 31 09.926 W 026 M 0.2

13.62 W 44.7 0.0 0.2 026 M 0.0

026 M 68.00

0.006 303 M 219 M 098 M 0.006 0.0 00:13:44 20-Jul-2001 10:05:36 39 22.877 N 31 09.927 W

0.005 275 M 218 M 070 M 0.004 20-Jul-2001 10:07:51 61SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

Generator hrs: 81 21-Jul-2001 12:12:02 39 22.877 N 31 09.927 W

0.005 275 M 218 M 070 M 0.004 21-Jul-2001 13:43:04 39 22.867 N 31 09.942 W

21-Jul-2001 13:43:50 Ran engine 20 minutes. engine hour log 141.7 generator hours 82.4 22-Jul-2001 10:14:16 39 22.867 N 31 09.942 W 015 M 0.0

14.99 W 0.5 0.0 195 M 0.0

015 M

22-Jul-2001 12:26:22 departed Flores 1100 am engine hours 142 Grey day, winds 15-18k SW Settling into the passage. 22-Jul-2001 13:14:16

39 19.926 N 31 00.397 W 118 M 7.8 15.00 W 6.4

6.9 7.8 118 M 0.0 118 M

68.00 113.000 130 M 130 M 015

M 0.134 7.7 14:45:58 22-Jul-2001 14:17:52 shut engine & generator off. engine hrs. 144.9; gen hrs.

86.5; battery charge @ 90 % 22-Jul-2001 14:20:11 The first trip without Cap'n Tom on board SATORI. Frank

Vogelsang from Berlin is our new crew member. Frank is new to sailing, but based on his experiences with life in the mountains and on rivers, he should make a good sailor. Thomas from 'LILLITH OF

BERLIN' came over to the boat before we left to drop off a weather fax that he had printed up for us, a mighty nice gesture from a fellow German sailor especially considiring that our own efforts to 62SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 generate a weather fax had failed so far. Raised the hook @ 1045 hrs with some minor difficulties because of strong winds and race preparations for a sail boat race right of our stern. However, we managed leaving the port in Lajes @ 1100 hrs & headed for Horta.

Frank took the first watch. He had great fun steering the boat in winds between 15 & 20 knots and following seas. Winds were out of the west.

We added 25 gal of fuel from gerry cans in Lajes.

22-Jul-2001 16:14:16 39 09.208 N 30 35.946 W 147 M 8.2

13.37 W 7.9 7.4 8.2 147 M 0.0

147 M 71.60

91.303 128 M 129 M 013 M -0.967 7.7 11:48:05 22-Jul-2001 18:42:19 39 00.326 N 30 15.570 W

73.265 129 M 130 M 014 M -1.572 22-Jul-2001 18:42:48 39 00.326 N 30 15.570 W

73.265 129 M 130 M 014 M -1.572 22-Jul-2001 18:46:20 Had a pod of porpoises swim by the boat for a while. we came upon what looked to be a short drift net. The dolphins scattered and returned a few minutes later. It reminded us of a story that the skipper of NOW told us about a porpoise getting caught in a fishing line of his. The skipper explained that the porpoise buddies came over to help him out. We also had a HUGE marlin on the line. It took the lure and pulled out a bunch of line. But then it must have figured out what was happening and really took off. So much line was coming off the reel it sounded like one of those weed-wackers buzzing along at hight 63SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

rpm. Peter has the drag set to it's highest setting but still the line kept going out, without so much as a minor reduction in rate.

Finally, the line broke and when we brought it up, we discovered the swivel had snapped. Although we had no hope of boarding the fish and no real hope of effectively fighting this fish, he did jump twice after the line broke. The thing that surprised me the most was the thickness. I knew it was long, easily over 6 feet and probably around 8, the thickness of its body was surprising. Peter estimated it to be 500 - 700 lbs. RSB 22-Jul-2001 19:03:37 38 59.382 N 30 13.248 W 136 M 7.8

14.99 W 6.3 0.0

71.264 129 M 130 M 014 M -1.638 7.7 09:15:31 22-Jul-2001 19:10:41 38 58.551 N 30 11.375 W 134 M 7.9

14.99 W 6.5 134 M 0.0

69.596 129 M 130 M 014 M -1.746 7.8 08:52:03 22-Jul-2001 21:10:43 38 50.708 N 29 55.631 W

13.07 W 5.5 0.0

55.264 125 M 128 M 009 M -3.445 22-Jul-2001 22:07:48 38 47.053 N 29 49.055 W

13.02 W 6.4 0.0

69.80

49.176 123 M 128 M 008 M -4.507 22-Jul-2001 22:57:51 38 43.497 N 29 43.873 W 143 M 7.0

12.98 W 6.6 7.0 143 M 0.0

143 M 69.80

44.207 120 M 128 M 005 M -5.959 6.5 06:48:28 23-Jul-2001 01:57:51 38 29.640 N 29 25.669 W 161 M 6.4

12.83 W 8.1 5.3 6.4 161 M 0.0 64SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

161 M 69.80

32.373 105 M 128 M 350 M -12.701 3.5 09:11:26 23-Jul-2001 03:06:28 I took over the watch from Frank @ 2400 hrs. There was almost no light. We are just passed a new moon. The cloud coverage was light and the winds continued to clock around towards the NW.

Changed to port tack @ 0100 hrs with winds out of north. The seas were still rolling but off our stern and port quarters. 23-Jul-2001 04:57:51 38 27.585 N 29 00.549 W 103 M 7.2

12.67 W 6.4 5.8 7.2 103 M 0.0

103 M 69.80

12.724 099 M 128 M 344 M -6.182 7.2 01:46:32 23-Jul-2001 07:57:51 38 30.399 N 28 37.102 W 022 M 3.2

12.52 W 0.0 5.0 3.2 022 M 0.0

022 M 69.80

1.030 183 M 094 M 102 M 1.030 -3.0 -23:00:00 23-Jul-2001 10:57:51 38 31.872 N 28 37.353 W 337 M 0.1

12.53 W 41.3 0.3 0.1 337 M 0.0

337 M 66.20

2.516 184 M 094 M 103 M 2.516 -0.1 -23:00:00 23-Jul-2001 13:21:16 The approach to Horta was straight forward. Sea and wind calmed down with about a mile to go. The cruise ship passed us just before the entrance with HARMONICA trailing of our stern. Pico and the summit looked impressive. There were only a few boats at anchor. Most of the boats are rafted together on a the docks.

Waiting for SATORI mobil to give us input oin the arrival procedures. Dropped the anchor @ 0800 hrs and Frank made some

Eierkuchen (german breakfast pancakes). Started to clean some salt of the stainless and prepared the dinghy. 24-Jul-2001 11:51:38 38 31.909 N 28 37.350 W 65SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

2.552 187 M 096 M 106 M 2.552 26-Jul-2001 12:06:37 38 31.909 N 28 37.350 W

0.671 097 M 022 M 091 M 0.650 26-Jul-2001 13:56:45 38 29.579 N 28 37.110 W 232 M 4.6

15.00 W 0.0 3.5 10.3 291 M 8.8

318 M

2.468 026 M 022 M 020 M 0.194 -4.1 -23:00:00 26-Jul-2001 18:28:38 38 31.749 N 28 37.455 W 015 M 0.0

345.00 E 0.0 11.9 013

M 11.9 013 M

Motored approx one hr out of the harbor to charge batteries, reefer, macerate, and make water. TLP

27-Jul-2001 10:06:10 38 31.750 N 28 37.453 W

27-Jul-2001 10:09:32 Added 1/2 qt oil to engine @ 151 hrs; belts ok, may have a slight leak at "oil drain hose" at base; will watch on this leg.

Genset oil ok at 92 hrs but needs to be changed. TLP 27-Jul-2001 12:47:54 Ran engine to 1140hrs, reefer 23F/14F, battery 88%, watermaker 1.2hrs 27-Jul-2001 13:06:10 38 34.258 N 28 24.777 W 092 M 4.4

14.99 W 267.0 3.9 10.9 331 M 13.7

315 M 71.60

0.804 044 M 089 M 330 M -0.571 2.9 00:16:39 27-Jul-2001 16:06:10 38 36.575 N 28 05.623 W 105 M 5.3

15.00 W 0.0 4.8 11.5 315 M 16.3

306 M 68.00 66SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

125.268 129 M 126 M 018 M 7.213 4.8 25:54:45 27-Jul-2001 16:59:37 Back at sea. We left Faial and Horta @ 1030 this morning.

After reseting the hook three times in 5 hrs yesterday afternoon we finally switched to a different anchor and had more luck. But not before hooking a heavy duty freighter chain and an old tire off the bottom at the Horta anchorage. This morning, we lifted the hook with out problem and without any excess garbage. We decided to head

NE to take the pass between the islands of Pico and Sao George.

Unfortunately, the weather was a little cloudy and the visibility was not very good. We got fairly close to the cliffs at the southern coast line of Sao George. It seemed to be yet another georgeous island full of trees, pastures, mountains and little villages tucked between all of that. Wouldn't mind stopping and checking it out, but we are headed for Sao Miguel, the most south and east of the Azores islands. Carol cooked some awesome clam chowder and everybody is enjoying the trip. JPB 27-Jul-2001 18:01:02 38 31.419 N 27 54.934 W

115.252 129 M 126 M 018 M 5.693 27-Jul-2001 19:13:28 Watch from 1500-1800 uneventful with wind from the west at

10-12knts, seas 1-2ft, cloudy with limited visibility to the north toward Ilha de Sao Jorge. We may have made a mistake not stopping at Sao Jorge; from the water sailing along the southern shore, she looks like a beautiful island. We left Horta sailing north of Pico and south of Sao Jorge. A large ferry, probably from Terceria passed across our bow, probably heading to ilha do PICO. Engine hrs at 152.7, genset 92 and batteries at 77% (been using the autopilot rather than RUDY due to light air in following seas). Consumption 67SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

under these conditions is total of 6-8 amps. We are doing three hour watchs from 0600hrs to 1200hrs and two hr watches from

2400-0600hrs. Carolena made a great pot of clam chowder which we will partake of tonight (already had a mid-afternoon bowl). Great having Carolena and Frank on board!! At 1800hrs San Miguel is 110km bearing 125M. TLP

Added 200 liters (~50gal) fuel at Horta

27-Jul-2001 20:28:59 38 19.773 N 27 42.111 W

12.14 W 5.5 17.3

101.528 123 M 123 M 011 M -1.263 27-Jul-2001 21:34:04 38 13.146 N 27 37.769 W 167 M 6.6

14.99 W 10.0 314 M 15.9

327 M

96.138 123 M 126 M 011 M -6.124 4.7 20:29:30 28-Jul-2001 00:34:04 38 05.889 N 27 19.177 W 120 M 5.5

11.97 W 0.0 4.1 7.5 011 M 10.7

342 M 69.80

80.042 118 M 123 M 007 M -7.290 5.5 14:40:05 28-Jul-2001 00:48:23 My night watch from 2100 to 2400 hrs went smooth. We had some more of Carol's clam chowder for dinner and set around listening to some Jose Careras CD. We changed to a port tack and were headed straight for our destination, Ponta Delgada on the island of Sao Miguel. The night was clear and we had some awesome stars. The moon was half full and flooded the scene with a soft glowing light. There was no more ship traffic after we saw one sailboat passing about 4 miles to our port side around 2030 hrs. We did not have radio contact with them. They seemed to be headed for one of the central islands. Going to catch some zzz before I have 68SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 to come back up for my 0400 hrs watch. JPB.

28-Jul-2001 03:34:04 38 02.088 N 27 01.304 W 122 M 4.5

11.84 W 0.0 3.8 9.3 038 M 9.9

011 M 71.60

65.469 118 M 123 M 007 M -5.496 4.5 14:35:04 28-Jul-2001 06:34:04 37 58.640 N 26 49.000 W 118 M 3.4

15.00 W 0.0 3.8 6.8 036 M 7.1

007 M 71.60

55.197 121 M 126 M 010 M -5.060 3.4 16:10:03 28-Jul-2001 07:04:20 Uneventful but very dark night. The moon went down long before my watch started @ 0400. Good thing that we are all alone out here. The winds were light and I made some passing of time by working on my computer. Now it is time to catch up on some sleep again. Tom is on watch. JPB 28-Jul-2001 08:29:06 Midpoint of the 0600-0900 watch--0730hrs, winds are 8-10; seas 1-2 following, sky is cloudy, batteries 58% and reefer 32F/26F; will have to run engine for 1.5hrs this morning. TLP

28-Jul-2001 09:34:04 37 58.206 N 26 32.857 W 109 M 4.2

11.65 W 0.0 3.4 6.7 051 M 5.7

012 M 68.00

42.963 122 M 123 M 011 M -0.707 4.1 10:27:45

28-Jul-2001 12:34:04 37 52.728 N 26 14.168 W 133 M 6.4

15.00 W 0.0 5.9 5.3 081 M 5.2

006 M 69.80

27.235 126 M 126 M 014 M -0.347 6.4 04:17:07

28-Jul-2001 15:34:04 37 43.526 N 25 47.591 W 119 M 2.8

11.32 W 0.0 2.1 5.4 352 M 7.4

334 M 71.60

4.501 107 M 123 M 355 M -1.231 2.8 01:37:42 69SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

28-Jul-2001 16:20:39 Arriving in Pointa Delgada at 1630; light, variable wind, motoring into the harbor. Batteries at 90%, reefer at 15F/23F

(Carol is happy), water at ~50%, fuel at 80%. Had a great Carolena lunch of pasta an veggies and crew is busy preparing SATORI to dock and check in with the Authorities. Life is good. Missing Hunter.

TLP 28-Jul-2001 18:34:04 37 44.416 N 25 39.492 W 015 M 0.0

14.99 W 21.4 0.0 0.0 195 M 0.0

015 M 69.80

2.331 251 M 126 M 139 M 1.924 0.0 -23:00:00 31-Jul-2001 12:01:59 37 44.416 N 25 39.493 W

Repaired the forward head by adding a check valve to prevent back flow from the discharge hose and from the holding tank when it is close to full and the boat heels. Bought a nice bronze check valve, connectors, metal lock, and micrometer for $14!!! Really low prices here. Peter and Frank tackled all the sanding and shaving of doors and screen hatches that had swelled and needed trimming. Carol applied the first coat of varnish over the raw surfaces. WIll need at least three more coats. Rear head works much better because everything flows down hill to the holding tank in the bilge.

2.331 247

M 123 M 136 M 1.924 01-Aug-2001 07:35:11 37 44.416 N 25 39.493 W

0.567 153 M 153 M 011 M 0.000

01-Aug-2001 09:47:52 37 44.416 N 25 39.493 W 70SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

0.567 153 M 153 M 011 M 0.000

01-Aug-2001 09:50:40 Beautiful morning in Ponta delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores-Carol served great breakfast of fruit-peaches, prunes and grapes.

Batteries at 73%, reefer at 37F/29F so I will run the engine for an hour. Also backflushed the watermaker to keep the membrane healthy.

Bilge pump in showing 26 cycles this morning but I am not sure if

I reset when I cleaned the bilge two days ago. I will reset and watch over the next 24 hrs. Must defrost the freezer this week before we leave for Lagos 02-Aug-2001 00:04:19 37 44.416 N 25 39.493 W

0.567 153 M 153 M 011 M 0.000 05-Aug-2001 08:06:57 37 44.416 N 25 39.493 W

0.567 153 M 153 M 011 M 0.000 05-Aug-2001 12:34:04 37 44.024 N 25 39.075 W

11.26 W 93.7 5.3 4.9

0.056 168 M 153 M 027 M 0.015 05-Aug-2001 12:37:26 Leaving the Azores. Topped fuel (16 gal) and water off at the dock in Punta del Gada and headed east. Light winds and small cloud coverage over the Pico Alto. Took on 96 liter of diesel =

25.3 gallons. Generator fuel is coming of the starboard tank and the engine fuel is of the port tank. Eng hrs 170.3, Gen hrs 101.2, battery 76%, reefer 32F/25F

05-Aug-2001 15:01:08 Getting ready to start my first watch 1500-1800hrs of the final leg of our transatlantic passage which will take us to Lagos 71SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 on the southern coast of Portugal. This area is known as the

Algarve. Sky is blue with white clouds, wind out of the E at about

15knts tws, seas are little rough with white caps. We modified our course to about 170M to angle at the seas and to clear the end of

Sao Miguel Island where we will probably tack back to a N/NE heading. Carol left Ponta Delgada this morning flying to Lisbon, waiting 8 hrs, then a flight to Faro, and a drive to Lagos. She will check out the marinas at three ports for us prior to our arrival in Lagos. TLP

05-Aug-2001 15:34:04 37 32.081 N 25 25.147 W 170 M 5.0

14.99 W 0.0 4.6 11.5 110 M 10.0

084 M 73.40

34.215 132 M 134 M 013 M -1.285 4.0 08:36:21

05-Aug-2001 18:34:04 37 23.620 N 25 11.431 W 147 M 6.6

14.99 W 0.0 6.0 17.3 103 M 13.3

083 M 71.60

20.811 125 M 134 M 006 M -3.240 6.2 03:22:27

05-Aug-2001 19:39:11 The 1500-1800 hrs watch was under clear skies, seas 1-3ft, wind E/SE at about 15knts, barometer steady at 1047mb. Frank and I experimented with sail trim as he was learning terminology and technique. He has a natural knack for the trim of the boat and I think learning will come easy for him. We hoisted main, mizzen and swapped the yankee for the ginny. We were seeing 5-7 knots as we headed off on a port tack. We are sailing between the island of

Santa Maria to our starboard and the island of Formigas (mostly and outcroppinjg of rocks) to our port. We will stay well clear of both and should be past both by 2100 hrs. Wind on our nose is causing us to sail course of 150M which is about 50M off our desired course to 72SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

Lagos. Such is sailing. We hope for the wind to clock around which will allow us to tack and head on a more direct course to Lagos.

Next watch for me is 2400hrs. 05-Aug-2001 20:34:08 37 16.539 N 25 03.186 W

12.938 102 M 106 M 007 M -0.822 05-Aug-2001 22:31:44 37 02.429 N 24 51.949 W

10.88 W 0.0

73.40

14.436 027 M 106 M 292 M -14.149 First night watch on the Azores to Lagos leg. Seas were fairly bumpy with winds out of the NE between 15 and 19 knots. Reheated some left-overs from Tom and Carol's trip to the Lagoa Furnas. It did not go down that well and at the end of my night watch, I had to go ahead and feet the fish. Shouldn't have eaten that last potatoe.

All was better after that and we tacked before I went below and caught some serious ZZZ's. JPB 06-Aug-2001 01:31:44 37 01.646 N 24 42.275 W 024 M 5.8

15.00 W 6.5 5.2 17.1 073 M 14.0

091 M 73.40

11.369 012 M 014 M 013 M -0.363 5.7 01:59:52 06-Aug-2001 01:58:39 Ending the 2400-0200hrs watch under cloudy skies hideing a full moon, winds are E at 15knts, seas 1-2ft, batteries 74%, reefer at 26F/20F. At 2400hrs we tacked and picked up a bearing of about

30M which Rudy has oscillated around for most of the watch. It looks like we will clear the rock outcroppings at island Formigas by about 5nmiles but Frank will have to watch it closely for the next couple of hours. We still need the wind to clock. Peter had a bit of a bout with mal de mer at 0015hrs but seemed ok when he went to 73SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

bed after helping with the tacking operation. Seas have been rough since we left Ponta delgada. TLP 06-Aug-2001 02:12:33 37 03.976 N 24 41.177 W

9.140 002 M 010 M 003 M -1.282 06-Aug-2001 04:52:00 37 15.387 N 24 34.289 W 043 M 3.2

15.00 W 3.0 8.3 084 M 6.2

104 M

48.790 078 M 076 M 017 M 1.568 2.6 18:30:47 06-Aug-2001 04:56:36 Full moon and more bumpy seas. We are now headed back north after getting within a few miles of Santa Maria and then rounding some rock formations that lie between Santa Maria and Sao Miguel.

Still working on the sea legs. Ate some german chocolate and drank some juice. Things are looking up. JPB 06-Aug-2001 05:52:50 Watch from 0200 to 0400 went uneventful if you don't count the fact that I ate a plum. The winds are very flaky and shift between E and NE. These are not the best conditions but we are trying to keep sailing until the wind will clock around and allow us to get more of an easterly heading. For now it is back to sleep.

JPB 06-Aug-2001 07:52:00 37 26.571 N 24 31.381 W 041 M 4.4

10.78 W 0.0 4.3 11.0 080 M 8.0

100 M 73.40

42.586 086 M 072 M 025 M 10.262 3.1 13:39:22 06-Aug-2001 10:52:00 37 35.790 N 24 24.946 W 142 M 4.7

10.76 W 0.0 4.0 5.8 084 M 5.2

034 M 71.60

36.086 098 M 072 M 037 M 15.906 3.4 10:42:35 06-Aug-2001 13:19:34 37 31.561 N 24 15.334 W

0.0 5.9 74SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

73.40

29.039 089 M 072 M 028 M 8.571 06-Aug-2001 13:38:25 37 31.874 N 24 13.452 W 092 M 5.3

15.00 W 4.7 7.3 119 M 3.6

161 M

27.514 093 M 076 M 032 M 8.133 5.3 05:11:35 06-Aug-2001 15:47:24 We are back in the claws of the Azores high pressure system.

That means beautiful beach weather but not enough to blow the beach umbrella away or in our case to keep the sails full. Putting along at speeds between 2 and 3 knots we are also tacking perpendicular to our rhumb line towards Lagos because the little wind that we have is coming straight out of the east. We sailed over 110 nautical miles in the last 24 hrs but only 63 nautical miles towards our destination. This also means lots of sleeping time. Everybody is getting plenty of rest. At any giving time of the day or night, there are two people sleeping and one person on watch. For a full days worth that means 8 hrs watch, 14 hrs sleep and two hrs for shower and eating. This isn't so bad after all. I need to catch a fish! JPB

06-Aug-2001 16:38:25 37 38.496 N 24 00.962 W 019 M 3.6

15.00 W 0.0 3.5 7.9 079 M 6.8

106 M 73.40

17.082 109 M 076 M 048 M 9.188 0.0 626:46:27 06-Aug-2001 19:38:25 37 44.530 N 23 58.854 W 153 M 3.9

15.00 W 0.0 3.3 6.0 097 M 5.0

057 M 73.40

16.946 130 M 076 M 069 M 13.668 3.6 04:42:13 06-Aug-2001 22:19:49 37 40.800 N 23 56.358 W 75SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

13.825 119 M 076 M 058 M 9.453 07-Aug-2001 01:19:49 Quite watch from 2100 hrs to 2400 hrs. There is still a serious lack of wind. Frank and Tom went over the pilot charts (a collection of historical wind data) for the area and concluded that we SHOULD have good northerly winds pushing us on to the mainland

Europe. But, as I always say: should will only carry you so far!

All I have to do is lick my finger and stick it up in the air. And

I can tell you that all we've got is some very light easterly winds.

However, during my watch, the winds did shift a little bit to the north, and with a little tweak of the sails, I was able to squeeze a couple of knots towards the east out of Satori. Had to go and wake up Cap'n Tom for his watch. He really is liking his sleep today.

JPB 37 39.445 N 23 48.457 W 112 M 2.8 10.52 W 0.0

2.3 6.4 068 M 4.8 045 M

73.40 7.433 117 M 072 M 055

M 5.253 2.8 02:42:07 07-Aug-2001 02:08:01 Recapping my watches for the day: 0600-0900 winds were out of the E/SE 8-12knts, seas 1-2ft but rolling from the direction of the wind, sky was blue to pc, temp seemed a comfortable 72F, same as the water. Morning wind was chilly which made for a vigorating shower in the cockpit. Toward the end of the watch we had tow freighters, one from port and one from starboard that crossed our bow at about the same time. Such a big ocean and three boats converging to the same point in time and space. The 1500-1800 watch was MOTS as Scott would say (more of the same). We had a school of dolphins that stopped by to check us out on the way to their dinner. Peter can whistle and make a noise in such a way to attrack their attention. Of course his nickname is Flipper in the 76SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

swimming world so maybe there is a kinship. I awoke from my mid-day nap to the sound of a harmonica playing O'Suzanna in the distance.

Turned out to be Frank standing on the bow sprit at the very forward point of SATORI playing his harmonica. What a pleasant surprise.

The wind petered out just after suppertime (Peter prepared pork chops, mashed potatoes, and veggies; only missing cornbread) so we dropped sails and drifted until we picked up a slight north wind prior to midnight. Finally we are ghosting along (0200am) at 2knts toward our destination of Lagos, Portugal where Carolena will be sitting on the dock with news and plans for Portugal. TLP 07-Aug-2001 02:35:03 37 39.052 N 23 45.644 W 335 M 0.5

15.00 W 0.0 0.0 177 M 0.5

155 M

5.190 124 M 076 M 063 M 3.835 -0.4 -23:00:00 07-Aug-2001 04:28:55 Started the engine @ 0330 hrs. Winds were calm and the batteries were down to 57%. I walk up from all the comotion that the potts and pans were making while the boat was rolling and throwing itself in the endless rollers. With no forward momentum and no wind in the sails, the motion of the ocean can be anything but calm. Hopefully we can use a couple of hrs engine time to recharge the batteries and get to an area of wind. We have not been able to make good a lot of ground towards our destination. In a matter of fact, our vessel track looks like a mere zick zack more less along the line that we should be sailing on. After further study of the vessel track though, I saw the outline of the face of

Barney from the Flintstones. Frank thought he heard some whales but could not visually confirm it. The moon is up and supplies plenty of light even through a layer of clouds. JPB 07-Aug-2001 05:35:03 37 40.409 N 23 34.598 W 104 M 5.1 77SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

10.43 W 0.0 4.6 6.8 113 M 2.0

137 M 73.40

708.426 099 M 099 M 011 M 1.817 5.1 139:04:23 07-Aug-2001 06:04:26 Time to turn it over to Cap'n Tom. We are still motoring.

The starboard fuel tank, which the engine is running on, is down to

3/4. The batteries are up to 72 %, but we still haven't found any wind. In a matter of fact, with sunrise just looming behind the horizon, the ocean surface is smooth as can be, except the ever present rollers, and shines like a mirror. It reminds me of a morning in Ft. Lauderdale, when Kathie, Winnie and I made it up early enough to witness the sunrise. It is still the same ocean.

Onward to Portugal!! 07-Aug-2001 08:35:03 37 39.224 N 23 14.990 W 109 M 5.3

10.29 W 0.0 4.7 5.3 141 M 2.9

215 M 73.40

692.929 099 M 099 M 011 M 2.755 5.2 133:28:04 07-Aug-2001 11:35:03 37 38.526 N 23 04.520 W 026 M 1.4

15.00 W 0.0 0.7 1.1 285 M 1.9

240 M 73.40

684.653 104 M 104 M 015 M 3.168 0.3 2349:38:54 07-Aug-2001 12:01:42 37 38.457 N 23 03.096 W 105 M 3.8

10.20 W 3.1 6.5 022 M 7.1

350 M

683.527 099 M 099 M 010 M 3.249 3.8 181:36:57 07-Aug-2001 12:36:23 37 38.378 N 23 02.089 W

682.731 099 M 099 M 010 M 0.001 07-Aug-2001 12:45:01 Twenty-Four hr run info- covered 62nm, eng hrs 184.0, gen hrs 101.2, batteries 97%, reefer 24F/11F, barometer 1043mb, temp

~72F, sky cloudy, pending fog, rain 78SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

07-Aug-2001 13:33:45 37 38.161 N 23 00.402 W

10.19 W 0.0 2.1 3.8

681.399 099 M 099 M 010 M -0.032 07-Aug-2001 16:33:45 37 38.474 N 22 55.471 W 083 M 3.3

10.16 W 0.0 2.8 9.4 356 M 9.8

336 M 75.20

677.489 099 M 099 M 010 M 0.806 3.1 215:25:55 07-Aug-2001 19:33:45 37 41.636 N 22 34.290 W 088 M 6.6

10.02 W 0.0 5.6 10.4 013 M 10.8

336 M 73.40

660.687 100 M 099 M 011 M 6.163 6.4 102:29:50 07-Aug-2001 22:33:45 37 43.190 N 22 18.801 W 094 M 2.1

10.20 W -154.9 2.1 6.0 343 M 7.0

327 M 71.60

648.425 100 M 099 M 011 M 9.293 2.1 308:47:23 08-Aug-2001 00:14:06 There is wind on the Atlantic after all!! Don't get me wrong, but I do believe that no wind is better then to much wind.

On the other hand, we were all pretty excited the first time we saw

10 knots on the wind meter today - and it came from the right direction; the north. Just like the pilot charts were telling us.

We had a great afternoon sail under a beam reach (the fastest and most comfortable sail there is) doing between 5 and 7 knots. Played some chess, wrote some log and enjoyed some good disgussion about life in general. Frank cooked a big pot of his famous

"Schinkennudeln" which not only provide a great meal while skiing in the Alps but also while sailing on the Atlantic. My night watch from 2100 hrs to 2400 hrs went fairly uneventfull. A freighter passed in save distance off our port quarters. The moon rose beautifully straight over the horizon at 2240 hrs and luminated the 79SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 entire ocean. The stars were out plentifull. Saw several shooting stars and made some good wishes thinking about Kathie. Time to go and catch some ZZZ's. JPB 08-Aug-2001 01:33:45 37 45.416 N 22 10.572 W 058 M 3.5

10.19 W 0.0 3.5 7.7 330 M 8.3

304 M 71.60

641.916 100 M 099 M 011 M 12.326 2.6 246:44:25 08-Aug-2001 01:54:01 My 2400-0200hrs watch was under an almost full moon with dispersed clouds, winds 4-6kts from the N-NW, allowing us to beam reach toward Lagos at at speed of ~3kts. Seas were rolling but not too bad. I was able to get a comfortable session of yoga under my belt on the stern cushion. The background of stars against the foreground of moon and clouds was beautiful. Every night is different with new paintings by the hands that shape our earth against the depth of the universe. Now I will awake Frank for his watch and ask him to self steer while I try the SSB for a connection to sailmail to see if we can get an update to Carolena plus I would like to know from her email that she arrived safely in Lagos. TLP 08-Aug-2001 02:20:20 37 46.912 N 22 07.608 W

9.85 W 0.0 3.9 10.6

639.578 100 M 099 M 011 M 14.102 08-Aug-2001 04:00:24 Tom asked me to steer for a while when he woke me up at 5 to

2, so that he could send an email. I was wondering why Rudys ropes were locked and the auto pilot was running. Tom had no explanation but those were working against each other then. At 3.40 I saw a green light at 2 o clock, but pretty far away at the horizon and when I woke Peter up it was already gone. Besides that there were only those noises which sound like birds, but also could be dolphins and I never saw what it was exactly. FV 80SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

08-Aug-2001 05:20:20 37 51.111 N 21 55.509 W 079 M 3.6

9.77 W 0.0 3.3 6.5 281 M 9.9

274 M 71.60

630.060 101 M 099 M 012 M 19.458 3.4 186:33:27 The second night watch was not as quite as the first one.

At first I spotted a ship (or the nav lights of a ship) straight back of our stern. Through the binoculars, I was able to make out a port (red) light which meant that the ship was most likely going to stay off to our starboard side. A little later, a second ship appeard over the horizon not to far from the first one. That was more traffic then we had encountered on most of our long distance sailing so far. So I made sure that I kept close eye on both ships.

By the time I woke up Tom for his watch, both ships had gotten within earshot. Daybreak was coming on and it was easy now to make out details about the ships and their speed and direction. The one

I had spotted first stayed to our starboard side in save distance and passed us. But the second one seemed to have a different idea on how to pass a lone sailboat in the wide open Atlantic. He was coming right at us and there was no sign of him making a manouver to go around us. Tom was up by now and started the engine just in time to change tacks and dodge to starboard. Tom tried several times to hail the other captain or watch person over the VHF radio but no response. I guess this situation could be compared to somebody lifting a finger at a truck driver on I95 that just had to get by in the passing lane. At this point, both freighters had already passed us and I think Tom just wanted to tell the guy what he thought about that rendevous. To no avail since nobody ever answered his call.

They would have probably not understood what he was saying anyway since we had listened to other radio communications between 81SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 portuguese ships and did not understand one word. After all the interantional shipping laws and regulations that we learned in class, the one that seems to be the most universal law of all and appeared to be the ultimate in the mind of the freighter's captain is: I am bigger, so get out of my way!!! And so we, being the little guy, got out of his way. JPB 08-Aug-2001 08:20:20 37 45.361 N 21 34.644 W 127 M 7.1

9.89 W 0.0 5.7 4.2 240 M 9.6

284 M 71.60

613.511 100 M 099 M 011 M 15.800 6.3 96:40:37 08-Aug-2001 08:51:03 Peter awoke me for the 0600-0900hrs watch with a lot of action, so much for the MOTS. We had two freighters bearing down on us, one on the port quarter aft and one, not quite as close on the starboard quarter aft. After repeatedly trying to get them to answer securite calls on the VHF, we cranked the engine, tacking at the same time, and took evasive action, changing our course (to ~

140M) away from the port freighter and across the stern of the starboard freighter. On such a big ocean, two mornings in a row we have been greeted by dueling duo freighters. Just as the freighter situation was under control we checked the weather off the stearn to see black clouds that could be a problem since the wind was blowing the black mass toward us. Always taking the conservative approach, and as Wesman would say, we battened down the hatches and closed the port holes as I retrieved my foul weather gear from the locker.

As often happens, when a squall knows that we are prepared, it dissipates which is ok with us. Peter retired to his bunk for some much deserved rest. I continued to run the engine to charge the batteries and cool the reefer. A loud screech let loose from somewhere on the boat; the sound of a smoke detector or CO detector, 82SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 or maybe the dreaded high water bilge alarm. I started the check quickly checking eng temp and oil pressure, both ok. Going below, I removed the companion way steps to get access to the engine compartment to check for smoke, loose belts, leaking fuel or oil, etc; all a-ok. Turning off the reefer to see if it was related to the screech, I went back topside to be greeted by a huge rainbow springing out of the ocean to the SW just as the sun was rising in the E. This is the first time in my life that I sat and watched a rainbow and admired its beauty until it completely dissipated. It must have taken 15 minutes before it blended into the clouds. I think the screech is related to the autopilot. Frank, when he started his watch at 0200hrs discovered that we had left Rudy's lines connected to the quadrant after removing Tillie from steering.

Thus, the big autopilot, for several hours was in contention with

Rudy's rudder which was still in the water and randomly trying to steer the boat against or in concert with the autopilot. We will need to be more cautious with the procedures surrounding Rudy, ie always disengaging his line and rotating his rudder out of the water when he is taking a break. As a final good omen, as I was finishing my morning shower in the cockpit, a lone dolphin swan along the starboard side right in line with the helm seat and gave a jolly flipper hello as if to say all is well with the world. However, we will have to find the source of the screech. TLP 08-Aug-2001 09:52:21 37 42.123 N 21 26.817 W

607.299 100 M 099 M 011 M 13.340 08-Aug-2001 10:58:19 shortly before my watch I put the fishing lines into the water. Then I started my Yoga just in front of that lines on the 83SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 stern seat. I was in the middle of a breathing exercises when a fish bite. I turned around, pulled the line in and was a little confused because there were a whole lot of dolphins jumping around me, so that I thougt I would have one of those on the hook. But it turned out to be bonita and appearantly I just stole those dolphins there breakfast. We put the bonita back in the water because Peter said the meat is no good. By the way the singing sound I heard during my night watch turned out to be the auto pilot. Now I know. FV 08-Aug-2001 12:52:21 37 33.172 N 21 08.346 W 156 M 4.5

9.89 W 0.0 3.5 7.0 268 M 9.6

294 M 71.60

592.677 100 M 099 M 010 M 6.200 2.5 238:46:

24hr run was 90NM, battery92%, reefer 17F/9F, eng hrs 189.2, gen hrs

101.2

08-Aug-2001 15:52:21 37 22.369 N 20 58.634 W 154 M 5.0

9.90 W 0.0 4.1 8.6 296 M 12.9

309 M 71.60

585.131 099 M 099 M 010 M -3.615 2.8 206:25:07 08-Aug-2001 20:03:17 37 12.622 N 20 50.587 W

7.1 10.4

73.40

579.034 097 M 098 M 008 M -12.549 08-Aug-2001 21:08:26 37 04.932 N 20 43.561 W 086 M 4.1

9.89 W 3.8 5.4 284 M 9.4

276 M

573.785 097 M 099 M 008 M -19.548 4.0 141:52:59 08-Aug-2001 21:53:01 Another great day in the outdoors. I can't really say that

I got much accomplished today other then that I lived a great day and enjoyed it tremendously. The winds were continously of our stern, so we flew the mizzen staysail all day. We took the mizzen 84SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 staysail down for the night, changed tacks to port tack and headed in a NE direction. The Atlantic crossing continous to be nothing more then an extended Sunday sail if you forget about the few days of no wind. We are all very greatfull for the perfect weather an look forward to another fun day. Playing around with the single side band radio (SSB), I came across the all to familiar "this is

Wiskey Lima Oscar"- call, which in Lehman terms are the call signs

WLO for a radio station in Mobile, AL. This radio station maintains the only SSB telephone service for mariners. When you are able to reach one of their operators, you will give them a phone number that you would like to call and they will dial the number for you. After they make a connection, they will patch the phone call through on the SSB frequency. I can tell you from experience, that the moment you hear a phone ring in the middle of the Atlantic ocean is quite exciting. And since it is a radio phone call, the conversations are walky-talky stile with every sentence ending in "over", and everybody gets to listen. No time for mushy stuff. So when I picked up the 'Wiskey Lima Oscar' signal today, we went ahead and placed a call to Kathie. Unfortunately, I only got her voice mail.

It was somewhat of a let down, since I was looking forward to hearing her voice. She always sounds so happy when I reach her.

But we left a message and will try again in a few days. The night has fallen across the ocean and with the moon still beyond the horizon, it is pitch black except for the endless sea of stars. The display is tremendous. I look forward to seeing the moon coming over the horizon during my watch. It is almost as beautiful as a perfect sunrise. JPB 09-Aug-2001 00:06:23 Time flies when you are having fun. My night watch 2100

-2400 hrs was a nice mixture of conversation with Frank, watching 85SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 the stars and a moon rise and some work on my log. There was no traffic (as it should be) and the winds continue to push us on to

Lagos. Winds are out of the NW @ 8-10 knots. Nice downwind sail.

Only 560 nm to go. Tomorrow, we will hit the teen latitudes for the first time. JPB 09-Aug-2001 00:08:26 37 11.267 N 20 26.759 W 065 M 4.3

9.11 W 0.0 3.7 8.4 302 M 11.3

284 M 73.40

560.120 097 M 098 M 008 M -11.823 3.7 152:48:47 09-Aug-2001 02:07:44 37 15.776 N 20 18.746 W

0.0 10.4

73.40

553.591 097 M 098 M 008 M -6.677 09-Aug-2001 02:11:59 My 2400-0200 watch was w/o event. Bright moon, clouds, wind

NW 8knts, temp ~72F, SOG 5.0, COG 66M, 551NM from Lagos brg 98, battery 75%, reefer 21F/34F freezer/frig repect. Screech definitely for AP; will find manual and see about greasing hydraulic circuit which I think is the source of the screech. Talked with April via

WLO in Mobile this afternoon. She had email from Carolena verifying that Carolena would be in Gibralta today. Still cannot get a connection to SailMail to send/rec email to her. Will try again tomorrow. TLP 09-Aug-2001 03:38:57 This afternoon I decided to give myself a saltwater shower.

Therefore I stood at the stern and threw a bucket which I fixed on a rope into the big blue atlantik ocean. When I hieved in that bucket for the 5th time or so it happened. The rope touched one of Peters two fishingpoles and pushed it out of its fixation. It was one of those slow motion moments when you see it happen, but you cant do nothing. My first intuition was to jump after it, but I was smart enough to dont do it. So it felt in the ocean and disapeared 86SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

forever. It was only a fishing pole but well, I guess thats what you call a very unagreable experience. Peter was quite cool about it, but it was a fairly new pole and I finally know what his birthday present will look like. Anyways we secured the other and last pole with an extra line, because it would be sad without any fishing possibility when you still have 600 nm before you hit land the next time. It is always kind of exiting when you see the lights of another boat at night on the horizon. First you try to figure out if it is really a boat or maybe just another one of those million stars around you.

When it turns out to be another vessel, even though its miles away, suspension is growing especially for me bloody sailing beginner. I am considering if its worth to wake somebody up or not. But since I seem to be one of those laid back guys I rather wait a minute and see where its actually going to. Anyways I have to wake up Peter for his 4-6 watch and the big freigther will be gone over the horizon by the time he will have his first look. FV 09-Aug-2001 05:30:12 Tired. There is no better way to describe a 4 o'clock wake-up call when lying in your bunk, covered under a nice warm blanket, gently rocking and deeply engrossed in a dream while the sound of water is whispering by your ear through the hull of the boat. It took Frank two visits to my bunk to get me out of my coma.

Finally up though, it was exillerating again to smell and feel the bright night and the gentle breeze pushing our sails and Satori across the milky white ocean. It is one thing to get up for work

(or worse: swim practice). But when I get to sail across the

Atlantic in almost perfect conditions, there is not a whole lot of things that will keep me in bed. So far the watch has been quite.

We are still on a downwind reach. However, the rollers seem to be 87SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

more evident on this tack (port) then they were during the day on the starboard tack. Perhaps we need to change our strategy and sail the quieter way during the night and choose the more active tack during the day. JPB 09-Aug-2001 08:07:44 37 33.107 N 19 46.051 W 058 M 4.0

9.89 W 0.0 3.7 10.0 324 M 11.0

303 M 71.60

527.435 100 M 099 M 011 M 13.189 3.0 177:47:00 09-Aug-2001 08:56:39 Maybe I have finally caught up on my sleep as I was awake at

0520hrs anticipating my 0600hrs watch. Logic prevailed at I was back to the setee for 30 minutes more of sleep. Once on deck at

0600, the horizon was filled with dark clouds full of rain. For the first hour we seem to sail right between the showers but at 0700hrs the rain caught us for about an hour. More of a drizzle that a shower but the fresh water felt good and we needed a thorough rinsing of the salt off the deck hardware. With the rain, the wind varied in direction from NW to NE. As I end the watch we are on beam reach, course 100M, speed 7knts, headed straight for Lagos. A rare heading for this passage so far. Hope the wind and direction allow us several days of 100M. Frank is making a pot of coffee to still the morning chill, more from the rain that the temperature.

TLP

09-Aug-2001 09:14:07 Starting a study of the charging time of the engine for batteries and reefer. Started eng at 0910, 189.2hrs, batteries at

63%, charging at 125amps, reefer at 25/39F;...... 1043hrs, batteries 75%, charging at 55amps, reefer 12/26F;...... 1155hrs, batteries 82%, reefer 5/20F, charging at 38amps...... eng hrs 192.0 at end of test 88SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 conclusion: It may be more efficient, when at sea, to operate the batteries between 80% down to a lower level, say 40 to 50% and then recharge to 80% rather than charging from 60% to 100%. Reason is that the closer the batteries get to full charge, the regulator slows the charging rate down in order to prevent damage to the batteries from to high of a chariging rate. TLP/JPB

09-Aug-2001 11:07:44 37 33.829 N 19 26.105 W 107 M 5.9

9.89 W 0.0 5.2 5.1 020 M 7.6

329 M 71.60

511.631 101 M 099 M 012 M 15.471 5.8 87:42:47 09-Aug-2001 12:36:53 Engine shut down @ 195.6 hrs, 24 run was 89 NM. Winds are very light out of the NW. 09-Aug-2001 14:14:23 37 36.017 N 19 11.296 W

8.63 W 0.0

73.40

499.934 100 M 098 M 011 M 18.768 09-Aug-2001 17:14:23 37 39.707 N 18 56.144 W 076 M 5.7

9.89 W 0.0 5.2 7.6 020 M 6.5

333 M 75.20

488.033 102 M 099 M 013 M 23.553 5.2 94:41:58 09-Aug-2001 20:14:23 37 42.214 N 18 35.517 W 107 M 6.1

9.90 W 0.0 5.3 10.1 052 M 8.3

015 M 73.40

471.810 102 M 099 M 013 M 27.518 6.1 77:15:05 09-Aug-2001 22:50:25 37 39.504 N 18 18.681 W 120 M 4.5

9.89 W 3.9 8.9 075 M 6.6

046 M

458.387 102 M 102 M 010 M -0.330 4.3 107:21:18 10-Aug-2001 00:19:11 2100-2400 watch was cut short by a late dinner. The chicken took its time to get all the way done in the oven. But it was worth 89SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

it. The day had gone by in a blure, again. Beautiful weather which was topped by exellent wind conditions. We were doing between 5 and

6 knots all day while the sun was shining. Set up the hammock on the fordeck between staysail hailyard and the main mast. Cought praise from everybody on board. I think we may have to come up with a schedule for the use of the hammock because of its popularity. It really makes a cool hang-out spot. Tom volunteered to prepare lunch today. He spent 30 minutes looking for a second can of chili. But after resorting our can inventory he decided to create his own recipe of 'baked chili beans': take one can of chili and one can of baked beans, mix them in a saucepan and heat until it all gets warm.

Serve with a smile! The golden rule when boating: improvise!

Frank is determined to catch the big fish on this passage. He experimented with some lures and missed apparently the big catch when he found his home made lure cut off in the middle. Nobody ever saw the fish though. What a day! JPB 10-Aug-2001 01:50:25 37 33.648 N 17 57.173 W 118 M 3.0

8.12 W -297.5 2.5 6.1 052 M 5.6

023 M 71.60

441.150 100 M 100 M 008 M -3.747 2.8 155:57:52 10-Aug-2001 02:18:43 My 2400-0200 watch started as usual with the moon on the bow, a few clouds in the sky, some stars, a very comfortable boat on a close haul with about 11 knots of N wind. Sails were full main, mizzen and genoa. Normally we drop the main for night sailing.

Peter and I discussed the situation and made the decision to contiue with the main flying since everything was so smooth and the conditions were perfect for us making up time previously lost to low winds. At about 0130 hrs we had a cloud on the port bow that warranted dropping the main. I rousted Peter from his bunk by 90SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

telling him that I need another set of eyes to evaluate the weather.

Winds had increased to about 15knts with considerable backing, something to watch with caution. With the rain now falling, we entered our night time drill of dropping the main. Everything went perfect as we are getting the new procedures down pat with the leisure furl boom. With the final step the lifting of Tillies rudder (we went to the main autopilot for the drill), it was 0201hrs and time for Frank to come on watch. As usual after a little squall passes, we go from really good wind to almost no wind. Frank is now contending with no wind and flapping sails. He is a good addition to our crew, always ready with an able hand and a fast learner.

Alls well that ends well. TLP

10-Aug-2001 03:38:20 busy night shift. Woke up at 1.40. Shortly after they took the main sail down, because a front was about to hit. I got up, put the rain gear on and when I arrived on deck, Tom just stopped the engine. The horizon cleared up, moon and stars came out and the wind died completly, 0.00 knots and the sails started flattering. So I decided to roll the Jenny in until a quarter and to take the mizzen down completly to stop the noises in order to give the guys a better sleep. Then Tom stuck his head out of the cabin and suggested to start the engine again what I did. When I was considering to take my rain gear off cause I was getting hot, wind and rain started again heavily. So I rolled the Jenny out again, brought the boat on a 115 course and stopped the engine. Soon we made 6 knots, the boat was lying solid and I was quite proud of myself. Now she is flying, almost 8 knots. Wow, that must be sailing. FV

10-Aug-2001 04:50:25 37 29.448 N 17 39.437 W 126 M 6.9

8.00 W 7.1 6.1 18.9 072 M 15.9 91SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

051 M 71.60

426.968 100 M 100 M 007 M -5.992 6.2 69:01:18 10-Aug-2001 05:28:06 An exciting night for several reason. One reason being the increased winds and the activities that come with it. Here comes another piece of sailing wisdom: your sleep belonges to the boat.

So it happened last night when Tom got me out of my bunk to help evalute the weather and then lower the main sail. It didn't matter that is was right in the middle of my 4-hour 'nap'. Sails and safety first. After the second half of my 'nap', Frank and I hoisted 3/4 of the mizzen to help balance the 3/4 genoa. The wind continued to clock towards the NE with speeds between 15 to 18 knots, forcing our heading from 95 to 125 magnetic. Frank seems to be enjoying himself. I never really had doubts if he would. I am just glad that we are finally able to do this together. Another reason for excitment is the fact that we are now well past our half way point for the passage from the Azores to mainland Portugal. And if wisdom and historical wind data prevail then we can expect better wind and a lot more action with every mile we are distancing ourselfs from the Azores high pressure system. That could mean a fun ride but also increased alert. Speaking of, I better keep an eye on the sails and then get some well deserved rest. JPB 10-Aug-2001 07:50:25 37 19.873 N 17 18.637 W 135 M 6.6

9.89 W 6.4 5.9 15.3 082 M 12.5

057 M 71.60

410.284 100 M 102 M 008 M -13.309 5.4 75:24:27 10-Aug-2001 09:12:38 37 15.309 N 17 13.635 W 160 M 7.0

9.90 W 6.2 17.6 082 M 17.5

059 M

406.292 100 M 102 M 007 M -17.327 3.5 115:44:13 10-Aug-2001 12:18:34 36 58.966 N 16 55.183 W 134 M 6.4 92SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

9.89 W 6.4 5.8 19.9 089 M 16.0

073 M

391.930 098 M 102 M 005 M -31.699 5.1 76:11:56 10-Aug-2001 12:34:31 Twenty Four Hour run 116NM, 114M, Eng Hrs 196.4, Gen Hrs

102.2, batteries 77%, reefer 12/23F, T wind 18knts @ ENE, SOG 7.0,

COG 136M 10-Aug-2001 14:33:40 36 49.352 N 16 41.200 W

7.55 W 7.7 6.2 22.7

381.268 094 M 095 M 006 M -7.610

The 0600-0900 watch was filled with activity, starting with the depolyment of RUDY in heavy metal armanent. He has an alumimum wind vane that is used for winds over 15knts. The wind had been clocking and increasing in intensity during Peter's watch. With the heavy metal and 20knts of wind Rudy was doing fine. Frank came on deck at

0800 and helped roll in the genny which revealed a huge chafing spot on the furling line. We then depolyed the yankee to go jib and jigger with the mizzen. The boat balanced really well over the next few hours in 20-27 knot winds that continued to clock around to where our COG ended up about 140M, a little too far south for our waypoint at Lagos. This can be smoothed out with 3-4 days of sailing until we get to Lagos. The heavy seas crashing over the deck revealed a leaking hatch over the galley which we will repair dockside. Also, the extra water entering the bilge from a yet to be defined source, revealed that the intake to the automatic bilge pump was clogged. Frank, on watch in the cockpit, assisted by manually pumping the bilge dry so that I could see and free the bronze fitting at the end of the auto-bilge pump hose. Removed some debris so that should work fine; needs to be tested when we get water in 93SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

the bilge. A fast, bumpy ride, a little pancake batter splattered around the galley, and several hot pancakes down the ole hatch can make a stormy morning warm and smooth. Kudos to Frank the chef. As a by the way, we retrieved a weather fax via SSB from England for the east north atlantic with no trace or hint as to why we were have the heavy weather. All the more reason to look outside at the sky to see what the weather is doing NOW. TLP 10-Aug-2001 15:44:46 More strong winds but not the ideal course at 145 magnetic.

It is fun to steer Satori by hand in heavy weather (if you choose to call 20-25 knots heavy weather). She really feels balanced and in cink with the rollers and Rudy is doing his job of keeping her hard on the wind. The ketch rig (two masts) makes an obvious difference to Choices' cutter rig (one mast). Today seems to be the day for reading or writing. So it is time for me now to ketch up on my

Azores log. JPB 10-Aug-2001 17:33:40 36 38.938 N 16 25.078 W 141 M 5.7

7.43 W 0.0 5.3 16.1 078 M 14.5

057 M 71.60

369.198 092 M 095 M 005 M -17.491 3.8 97:49:35 10-Aug-2001 19:42:15 36 38.558 N 16 24.544 W 123 M 5.7

7.59 W 14.7 241 M 18.1

257 M

368.807 092 M 095 M 005 M -17.854 4.9 75:09:02 10-Aug-2001 21:41:03 Night has fallen and we are still 'racing' across the sea.

Everything seems so much more and bigger when all is dark; the speed, the size of the ocean and of course the wind. Our wind meter has gone south on us again. We are not sure what is wrong with it.

But it appears to be dangeling free rather then pointing into the wind. Since it is attached to the top of the main mast, we will 94SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 have to wait until we get to port before we can attempt to fix it again. So in the mean time it is back to licking the finger and sticking it up in the air. By the best of my abilitiy, I would say that the winds have slowed some to speeds between 15 and 17 knots.

We are still heading SE and are currently 51 miles south of our rhomb line from Ponta Delgado to Lagos. However, with a little luck, the winds might continue backing through the night and bring us right back on course. Night watch in full foul weather gear. It is more of a cold protection then against wetness. There is no rain in sight. JPB 10-Aug-2001 22:42:15 36 22.656 N 15 54.769 W 136 M 5.4

7.60 W 0.0 4.4 3.2 138 M 2.2

314 M 71.60

346.873 090 M 095 M 002 M -32.898 3.7 93:13:00 10-Aug-2001 23:48:27 Night watch from 2100 to 2400 hrs. This has been the darkest night yet. The moon is still not up and most of the sky is covered by a layer of clouds. The winds are somewhat eratic, between 12 and 18 knots. Steered off to a beam reach to help minimize the throwing of the bow in to the waves. 57 nm south of the rhomb line. Steering on auto pilot. Battery charge is down to

64%. The air temperature is moderate. JPB 11-Aug-2001 01:42:15 36 12.288 N 15 39.010 W 140 M 6.1

7.09 W 0.0 4.8 1.2 321 M 7.3

320 M 71.60

335.933 087 M 095 M 000 M -42.861 3.7 91:29:43 11-Aug-2001 01:56:45 Peter woke me at midnight for the 1200 to 0200hrs watch. I found yet a different sky than I have seen before. The moon was imbedded in a sky of spotted, milky looking clouds that reminded me of the way buttermilk leaves the sides of a glass after the milk has been drunk. Like the old song from 1948 or 49----"Old Buttermilk 95SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

Sky, Will You Be Mellow and Bright Tonight"; on the other side of he record was "Buttons and Bows". Other than the sky, the entire watch was uneventful; winds 12-15knts, seas kind of rough and jerky, the air chilly. After 15 minutes of watch in the chilly air I was down in my locker to retrieve my long handle underwear to keep warm under the light weight foul weather gear. I must wake Frank for his watch and then to sleep. TLP 11-Aug-2001 04:42:15 36 01.676 N 15 22.025 W 128 M 6.1

7.60 W 6.6 5.0 15.5 256 M 19.9

270 M 73.40

324.469 086 M 095 M 358 M -53.081 4.5 71:44:23 11-Aug-2001 06:00:13 Fairly uneventful watch from 0400 to 0600. We are obviously making some progress towards the east because the daylight is now breaking around 0500. Soon we will be setting our clocks yet another hour forward. However, we will wait with that until we get to Lagos. The winds continue to vary between 12 & 15 knots. The ocean seems somewhat less organized. But there are not as many white caps. The air feels defenitely cooler. Or is that because I feel sleepy and want to crawl up in my bunk and sleeping bag?? Time to wake up the captain. Lagos is only 319 nm away. Batteries are down to 53%. JPB 11-Aug-2001 06:06:32 P.S. Couldn't find the captain. I was about to break out the M.O.B. (man over board) manouver, when I decided to follow the all to familiar sound of a sound-sleeping man (snorr, snorr,....).

I couldn't see him at first, but there he was all rolled up towards the lee side of the head bunk. Gooooooood morning Cap'n!!!! Rise and shine. JPB 11-Aug-2001 06:16:28 35 57.157 N 15 12.442 W 125 M 5.9

7.60 W 0.0 4.8 9.2 198 M 9.3 96SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

235 M 71.60

317.872 085 M 095 M 357 M -57.405 4.5 70:49:24 11-Aug-2001 08:41:42 Running genset, batteries 51%, reefer 22/37F, AC to dry out boat, water heater and water makerm(both pumps) 11-Aug-2001 09:16:28 35 51.067 N 14 53.235 W 117 M 5.6

7.59 W 5.6 5.1 17.1 250 M 21.3

261 M 73.40

304.205 083 M 095 M 356 M -63.155 4.6 66:01:01 11-Aug-2001 11:52:51 35 52.809 N 14 33.873 W

6.63 W 5.6 19.8

71.60

288.583 082 M 094 M 354 M -61.151 11-Aug-2001 12:19:17 24 hrs run = 135 nm, the longest ride so far for one day.

Stopped the generator @ 105.8hrs after charging the batteries back up to 66% and cooling the fridge and freezer to 24F and 14 F respectively. Tom studied and fixed the waterpump for the sea frost unit which cools freezer and refregirator when running the generator. Everybody took a turn at the cockpit shower, a quite excillirating experience in 68F weather with 20 knots of wind and ocean spray flying. It also had a definite wake up effect after a good night sleep and helped, no doubt, the overall aroma on board.

I was going to replace our genoa furling line which took a serious chafing cut yesterday. However, with waves crashing over the bow, it seemed wiser to wait for calmer weather, and the yankee seems to be doing a great job of pulling us along. Rudy ist steering and holding a good easterly heading @ 90 degree magnetic. We are 286 nm out from Lagos and only 222 nm away from Madeira (downwind!). After a brief consultation of pilot charts (historical wind data for the area) and reading up on the Azores-to-Portugal route in the

Atlcantic crossing guide, we decided to take the occasional pounding 97SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

of the bow in to the sea and keep our heading for Lagos rather then falling off and cuising to Madeira. The skies are blue and the white caps are dancing on top of the churning seas. Wind speed continues to vary between 15 and 20 knots with occasional gusts up to 25 knots. Lagos, here we come!! JPB 11-Aug-2001 12:49:40 35 53.291 N 14 26.829 W 105 M 6.0

7.60 W 5.3 14.1 257 M 19.6

265 M

282.943 083 M 095 M 355 M -60.585 5.6 50:38:21 11-Aug-2001 15:49:40 35 53.654 N 14 03.368 W 104 M 7.0

6.43 W 6.5 5.5 14.9 236 M 20.3

251 M 69.80

264.513 081 M 094 M 353 M -59.990 6.4 41:24:35 11-Aug-2001 17:58:38 35 53.380 N 13 48.872 W 092 M 7.1

6.50 W 6.4 6.4 21.7 226 M 27.1

237 M 69.80

253.298 080 M 094 M 353 M -60.157 7.0 36:22:56 11-Aug-2001 20:58:38 35 54.359 N 13 32.602 W 086 M 7.6

6.23 W 6.2 7.0 19.2 220 M 25.1

233 M 68.00

240.384 079 M 094 M 352 M -59.095 7.6 31:47:59 11-Aug-2001 21:16:56 Time for my night watch. Tried to squeeze a littel nap in before it is back out in to the dark and cool night. We experimented with some hove-to manouvers for our supper. But as we found out tonight, it is not always as easy as it looks in the book.

We will have to try some more another time. Perhaps with the genoa rather then the yankee. Ran the engine for an hour and a half.

Batteries are back up to 73%. Engine hrs @ 193.8. Wind continues to be strong from ENE between 18 - 25 knots. JPB 11-Aug-2001 23:58:38 35 57.321 N 13 06.242 W 090 M 7.9

6.50 W 4.5 6.8 18.6 194 M 21.9 98SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

214 M 69.80

219.110 079 M 094 M 352 M -56.079 7.8 28:14:39 12-Aug-2001 04:17:05 36 01.294 N 12 29.803 W 085 M 6.9

6.50 W 5.5 6.0 18.0 227 M 23.8

237 M 68.00

189.834 078 M 094 M 351 M -52.187 6.8 27:43:47 12-Aug-2001 04:31:40 Quite a ride! Not to be confused with quite ride. The wind continues to blow hard out of the ENE. I used the hand-held windmeter to messure between 20 -25 knots of wind speed. Just as I had noted earlier in the log, but recorded with my wet finger.

According to the pilot charts, we are currently encountering the

Portugese trade winds (typically strong in July and August) coupled with a north to south current, which is called the Canaries current.

It all translates basically in to a fast but bumpy ride. Not exactly the kind of night you want you kids out playing. Every move becomes that much more of challenge, and sleeping does not neccesarily come easy. Overall, however, it has been great fun for me. Frank has definetely gotten a taste of the variety of sailing.

He should know, by the time we reach Lagos, wether or not he likes sailing. At least he should know his favorite and his least favorite part of sailing. The autopilot has been steering all night. With the boat heeling and the waves occasionally crashing over the foredeck, some of the water has found its way

(unfortunately) thourgh some leaks in the galley hatch. As always on boats, you have to deal with leaks. We have also put the computer away, because of our experiences on Choices. All in all everything is well though. We are making some great distance.

Currently we are only 188 nm away from Lagos. And if we can hold our course, we should make a fairly close approach. Caution is 99SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

warranted, however, because of the nearing area around the Gibraltar straight. This is the narrow entrance to the Med which is very busy with mostly commercial traffic. We are keeping a close eye on all possible freighters. JPB 12-Aug-2001 04:39:54 36 01.722 N 12 26.746 W 089 M 6.7

6.50 W 6.0 5.9 25.7

187.354 078 M 094 M 350 M -51.774 6.6 28:24:03 12-Aug-2001 07:39:54 36 07.171 N 12 02.605 W 078 M 7.4

6.50 W 7.7 6.4 14.0 201 M 19.1

220 M 68.00

167.123 078 M 094 M 350 M -46.493 7.4 22:27:47 12-Aug-2001 10:39:54 36 13.733 N 11 38.872 W 072 M 7.9

6.50 W 5.4 6.5 18.9 220 M 26.0

229 M 68.00

146.873 078 M 078 M 007 M 0.413 7.8 18:48:23 12-Aug-2001 11:58:04 Fairly uneventful morning with the wind continuing to blow

ENE, but with a little less force. Current windspeeds are between

16 & 20 knots. We started the engine @ 1000 hrs. Batteries were down to 53 %. Our 24hr total was 150 nm. If the wind and current stay this way, we should make Lagos by tomorrow afternoon. Tom and

I looked a little closer at the galley hatch this morning and tightened it some more, which may have stopped the massive leaking.

We still will have to do some caulking to make sure it won't leak again. The engine is still running off the port tank which still holding at the 3/8-mark. That, however, may be because of our heavy port heel. We will switch tanks when it gets to 1/4 of a tank. 12-Aug-2001 13:39:54 36 22.419 N 11 13.039 W 072 M 7.0

6.50 W 0.0 5.8 15.1 197 M 20.0

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124.392 079 M 078 M 008 M 2.613 6.9 18:00:16 12-Aug-2001 15:36:49 Engine stopped at 204.4 hrs. Batteries charged to77%.

Freezer and fridge @ -1 F and 11 respectively. Well, we stopped the engine after running it for 4 1/2 hrs but it was worth it. First I started to replace the gone-bad genoa furling line, when I realized that the Yankee furling line had found a similar chafing spot and needed replacing too. Cap'n Tom then went aheard and put his foul weather gear on to help me with the job on the bow spread. The waves were still crashing over the deck, but it was fun. After we replaced both furling lines, we made the neccessary adjustments to prevent from further damage. With the winds slowing to under 20 knots, we decided to hoist the main and unfurl the genoa. Our heading is now dead on to Lagos and the boat speed is at 7.6 knots.

Even the sun has started to come out, a first in over 24 hrs. I gues this is our welcome weather on the home stretch. Preparations are well under way for the official finish of our Atlantic crossing.

Miss Carol, here we come! JPB. 12-Aug-2001 22:13:30 What a dinner feast by Cap'n (part-time-cook-in-training)

Tom !! For our last meal at sea we decided to cook up some country fried Azores chicken with some serious german mashed potatoes and, of course, some corn. I don't want to sound to much like superlative, but let me tell ya! This was the best country fried chicken I EVER had. And I had some country fried chicken in my life before, all over the world. Needless to say, everybody is fat and happy. I am on my next to last night watch. After dinner, we took the main sail down and swopped the yankee for the genoa. With winds up to 20 knots out of ENE, that is the safe set up for the night.

We are still doing between 5 and 6 knots, and our computer is calculating an ETA for Lagos harbor entrance at 1200 hrs tomorrow. 101SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

Not for the lack of trying, but more because of poor propagation

(transmission conditions), we were not able to make another connection via SSB radio to call Kathie or Carol. We wanted to give

Carol a heads up for our arrival. As it stands, we have to hope that Carol pulled her usual resources (remember Bermuda!) to track us down and meet us tomorrow with a smiling face at the quay in

Lagos. This has been a great ride. The only regretable thing about it is the fact that it will soon be over. JPB 12-Aug-2001 22:39:54 36 40.441 N 10 07.911 W 071 M 4.1

5.19 W 6.5 3.8 13.3 235 M 17.3

239 M 66.20

69.096 080 M 077 M 009 M 4.105 4.1 16:57:29 12-Aug-2001 22:54:02 36 40.914 N 10 06.612 W

4.94 W 7.5 3.9 23.4

66.20

67.967 080 M 076 M 009 M 4.237 13-Aug-2001 01:54:02 36 47.689 N 09 48.547 W 070 M 4.1

5.20 W 6.5 3.2 9.1 145 M 8.9

171 M 66.20

52.310 083 M 077 M 012 M 6.233 4.0 13:13:27 13-Aug-2001 02:00:04 This is my last midnight to 0200am watch on our transatlantic passage. I have enjoyed this watch at this time of the night. The boat is quiet. The day has ended. I sleep from

1000pm-1200am so my mind is alert. This special quiet time for me is a time to reflect. I will miss this time at the end of our passage. It is only 55 miles to Lagos, Portugal which is our destination, about the same distance as Tuscaloosa to Birmingham.

How many times have I called Carol to say I will be home in an hour as I make that drive. But time on a boat is different. And so is the speed. On SATORI's time, it will take us about 12 hours to 102SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

complete 55 miles at a speed of about 5 mph. And I have no way of calling Carol to say I will be there in 12 hours. These 12 hours will seem long. We have not been able to get WLO in Mobile to place a ship to shore phone call so this is the longest I have ever gone without talking to Carol. And I do need a Carolena fix! I miss her. But she will be at the dock when we get there if at all possible. I guess I should note that the seas are relatively smooth, temp about 68F, winds have moderated from 18-25knts the last couple of days to 12-15knts, and we are quietly making our last 55 miles at a speed of 5.1knts at a heading of 68M which will put us on the north side of our rhumb line to Lagos. The current flows N to S and the winds are usually out of the N so our last few miles should be smooth with boat, wind and current all going in the same direction. Harmony. TLP

13-Aug-2001 04:54:02 36 53.060 N 09 30.365 W 084 M 4.7

4.73 W 0.0 4.6 9.0 181 M 10.6

207 M 64.40

37.046 087 M 076 M 015 M 6.826 4.7 07:56:21 13-Aug-2001 05:45:36 As Dick Vitale would say: This is it Baebieee!!! Only 33 nm to go. Visibility is very poor. I had to turn on the Furuno radar to help monotoring the expected ship traffic. I was kind of hoping to have good visibility in order to wake everybody with a loud 'Land ho!'. Instead, I will start the engine and keep my eyes peeled on the horizon and the radar screen. Would not be good if we come over 3,000 nautical miles just to run into somebody. Winds are still around 15 knots, but we have started to pick up a fairly strong north to south current, as the cruising guide had predicted.

The air is chily and ladden with moisture under a thick cloud cover. 103SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

Visibility is under 5 nm. Switched the engine from port to starboard fuel tank and swith the racor fuel filter to aft.

Batteries are 57 % and the engine reads 204.7 hrs JPB 13-Aug-2001 07:12:37 My final log entry for this passage: I just woke up. 7 o'clock. Tom and Peter are haggeling each other big time. Seems that everybody is a little excited to hit land. Tom admitted he is, because he is about to see his darling. Peter is, because...? I

Think for the same reason I am. Just to feel land under the feet after 9 days. He's got even a better reason: It's theend of his atlantik crossing! Good reason to be excited about. We are about

14 miles away from land, but cant see it because its to foggy. What a pitty. Where is that hot algarve summer. Meanwhile Tom FV 13-Aug-2001 07:54:02 36 54.504 N 09 07.301 W 089 M 8.0

4.58 W -29.8 6.6 10.6 194 M 14.8

226 M 59.00

20.437 098 M 078 M 024 M 6.858 7.9 02:34:22 13-Aug-2001 09:00:00 Just finished my 0600-0900 watch plus cooked biscuits, eggs and grits for breakfast. Weather has been foggy with limited visibility. Radar is on try to penetrate fog. But even with all the electronics, just as Peter went topside, a freighter was completing crossing our bow to port. A jarring reminder that the watchman should be on deck looking with eyes and the radar is for verification and monitoring but should never be the primary watch device. A good lesson for us to think about restructuring our watch time to be more diligent. On a brighter note, we are on the downwind leg of our transatlantic and it is exciting to be nearing the completion of the passage. I don't think the passage into the

Med nor the anticipated passage back across the atlantic to the caribbean will contain as many unknowns as we faced over the last 60 104SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 days; however each day is different and usually contains some surprises when sailing. TLP

13-Aug-2001 10:54:02 36 59.685 N 08 44.241 W 046 M 6.2

5.19 W 239.8 5.4 1.4 273 M 7.2

234 M 62.60

7.903 044 M 046 M 003 M -0.328 6.2 01:16:25 13-Aug-2001 11:24:44 Land ho!! After 3,578 nautical miles or 39 days at sea, we are making our final approach on the other side of the Atlantic ocean. The weather is beautiful. It is pleasantly warm, a little hazy with almost no wind and the ocean lies flat in front of the yellow sandstone cliffs of the portuguese algarve. The watertemperature is, according to our transducer, only 63F and it looks somewhat green rather then blue. Other then that, one could think we are about to pull in to Port Everglades on a hot and sunny morning. There is plenty of seawheat in the water and baitfish jumping. Twice did Frank and I spot, what we thought, a lazy sand shark floating just under the surface. I am sure there is other fish around here too. But we already put our fishing pole away and cleaned the boat as good as we could for our arrival. Time to go top side and help spotting the markers. JPB 13-Aug-2001 13:54:02 37 06.413 N 08 40.429 W 004 M 0.0

4.43 W 15.3 000 M 0.0 0.0 184 M 0.0

049 M 0.0 004 M 68.00

1.199 121 M 024 M 102 M 1.190 0.0 -23:00:00 16-Aug-2001 09:03:55 36 40.903 N 10 06.645 W

16-Aug-2001 09:27:55 Now that we landed safely at Lagos, I have had some time to reflect on our passage. One note is that the advice of all 105SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

experienced sailors to follow the pilot charts regarding the best times to make a passage. The time to cross the atlantic is

June/July for good weather. All in all we had good weather with winds 5-30knts but mostly 10-15. Seas were mostly 1-5 with a few big rollers when the wind would kickup. Temp was comfortable with only a few hours each day requiring shade from the sun. The boat was very sound and the rigging was finally stressed under sail the last 2-3 days. Peter and Frank are great mates and really work well together. Peter is always busy and looking for ways to make things better, an excellent cook, navigator, and has natural feel for the boat, sail trim, and seas. Frank is a super fast learner, quickly grasping complex sailing and navigation schemes, and not afraid to hoist sails and get the boat moving on his own in the middle of the night. I hope he is able to sail many miles with us. A boat is a small place for 3-4 guys to spend day after day and it is important that Captain and crew work well together and I can say that our crew is the best of the best. And of course Carol has been a trooper to cover our land bases, sail some of the legs with us, provision us with HEALTHY food, scope out places for us to eat on land, and even gather up and do our dirty laundry at the marina in the middle of the night when the machines are available. Plus she is ever diligent in not letting anything important like Peter's birthday slip by w/o a big celebration which will be tomorrow!! Hard to believe that it has been 16 years since that boy walked into our life. Now that the passage is over, we can turn our attention to a little site seeing in Europe as well as make our plans to return home to see family and friends. TLP 16-Aug-2001 11:00:06 36 40.903 N 10 06.645 W 106SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

19-Aug-2001 07:22:12 37 06.668 N 08 40.460 W 004 M 0.0

4.43 W 9.6 0.0 6.2 344 M 6.2

344 M 64.40

20-Aug-2001 09:17:57 37 06.671 N 08 40.458 W

20-Aug-2001 09:19:49 Changed eng oil, filter, Shell 20-40w, 220hrs, tightened drain hose fitting at oil pan to stop slight leak, belts look ok. Need to change fuel filter before we head out again.

Pickled watermaker with 1/2 container of SP-1; had to make new hoses using regular boat plumbing parts (garden hose connectors will not work with watermaker connections-lets air into the system), cleaned

WM sea water filter, need to research pre-filter and charcoal filter to see when we change those out.

Installed SEALAND check valve for forward head plus replace 30" of hose between toilette and check valve. Hose in european version of marine hose for heads; will watch and see how it does since it is much smoother inside and should help flow but will it contain odors?? Used some fresh water to test check valve and it seems to be working; proof will be at sea when we use the head.

Grey water sump tank pump clicks on mometarily every couple of minutes which Shannon says is normal, but why? It use about 3 amps each time so need to check and see if it can be disconnected. Will leave boat unattended in Lagos which means that we will not have battery charger working (no shore power-it is 220v) so must minimize water intrusion and power consumption. 107SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

When closing engine seacock, noticed a trickle of water coming from aft stb. Need to find source. Taste out as fresh water. Possible leaks are at watermaker and shower hose. No time now to track down.

Watermaker is pickled so suspect shower hose. Will leave Fresh

Water Pump off when we leave boat so that we preclude shower from leaking water while we are gone. TLP

Refrigerator hose

20-Aug-2001 21:17:57 37 06.671 N 08

40.458 W

21-Aug-2001 00:17:57 37 06.667 N 08 40.461 W

4.43 W 8.9 2.4 170 M 2.4

170 M 62.60

21-Aug-2001 07:40:54 Created BOAT SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES CHECKLIST for leaving boat without shore power. 21-Aug-2001 16:59:11 37 06.667 N 08 40.461 W

21-Aug-2001 19:59:11 37 06.667 N 08 40.461 W 004 M 0.0

4.43 W 19.7 000 M 0.0 2.8 266 M 2.8

266 M 0.0 004 M 62.60

21-Aug-2001 22:59:11 37 06.667 N 08 40.461 W 004 M 0.0

4.43 W 19.7 000 M 0.0 2.8 266 M 2.8

266 M 0.0 004 M 62.60

16-Sep-2001 11:55:04 37 06.672 N 08 40.461 W 004 M 0.0 108SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

4.42 W 16.8 0.0 2.4 154 M 2.4

154 M 64.40

16-Sep-2001 12:03:41

Arrived back on SATORI on 09/13/2001 from Italy via rail; gone total of 21 days. Battery was at 85% and bilge cycles were two.

Previously pumped the bilge dry before we left so the first 19 days the bilge was gradually taking on water from the prop shaft and rudder packing glands, both very normal. In the two days that we have been on board, bilge pump had four additional cycles indicating about two cylces per day to keep the bilge at the set level once it has returned to a steady state (about 12" of water in the bilge, also normal). Other that Lagos dust on the deck, SATORI fared well during our absence. Will have to research the bilge pump to see how many days we could leave her before the batteries would be down enough to keep the bilge pump from coming on. Will run the engine, gen set to charge the batteries, and also cycle the reefer, AC units, bow thursters and the winch. Nexus instruments are all normal; GPS is working with the computer, 110V refrig is even working?????, still seem to have a leak from the engine drain hose even though I was able to tighten it some at the last oil change.

Will check further to make sure of the problem. 16-Sep-2001 12:09:27 Good news. Had an offer on CHOICES that we accepted and faxed back to Dave Walters. Must now go thru a survey and sea trial. Sure that all will be ok. Should close on Oct 22; buyer is from Atlanta. TLP 09-Oct-2001 18:48:37 37 06.672 N 08 40.463 W 109SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

25-Oct-2001 18:29:56 37 06.672 N 08 40.463 W

31-Oct-2001 07:20:39 37 06.672 N 08 40.463 W

31-Oct-2001 10:20:39 37 06.672 N 08 40.463 W

31-Oct-2001 13:20:39 37 06.672 N 08 40.463 W

13-Nov-2001 21:35:31 37 06.672 N 08 40.463 W

19-Nov-2001 14:06:16 37 06.672 N 08 40.463 W

04-Dec-2001 18:02:47 37 06.672 N 08 40.463 W

7.832 189 M 189 M 005 M 0.000 16-Dec-2001 22:57:46 37 06.672 N 08 40.463 W

7.832 189 M 189 M 005 M 0.000 27-Dec-2001 10:46:55 37 06.672 N 08 40.463 W 110SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

7.832 189 M 189 M 005 M 0.000 03-Jan-2002 09:39:09 37 06.672 N 08 40.463 W

7.832 189 M 189 M 005 M 0.000 03-Jan-2002 09:53:50 As I write this log entry Peter and I (Tom) are on our way from Birmingham to Atlanta to catch a flight to Lagos, Portugal to resume our passage to the Canary Islands and then on to the

Caribbean with a projected arrival date in Tortola of 14 February

2002. Frank will fly from Berlin to Lisbon and drive with us to

Lagos. After arriving in Lagos on 13 August 2001,

Peter was called home to Potsdam due to the illness of his Dad,

Friedhelm. Peter spent some quality time with Friedhelm prior to his passing in October. Frank returned to home to Berlin.

Tom and Carol left Portugal on 20 August 2001 for a rail tour of europe. We met tons of wonderful people on trains, especially young folks with backpacks!! We had a chance to visit England, Scotland,

France, Germany, Prague (Czeh), Italy, Spain and back to Portugal to give SATORI a final once over before flying back to Birmingham on 20

September 2001. We have just finished the holiday season and we are looking forward to getting back on SATORI and the high seas and blue water. When we land in the Caribbean, Peter will return to

Fort Lauderdale (the big news in that he and Kathie are getting married in May) and Frank is returning to Berlin where he has no plans to marry! Tom and Carol will sail the islands of the

Caribbean and shoot to have SATORI in Pensacola before the beginning of the hurricane season in May. A flight back to Birmingham in 111SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

March is in order for the arrival of April's baby boy, our #3 grandbaby (Amy has two, Wes and Rachel). Next update of this log will be from the Canary Islands. TLP 05-Jan-2002 13:12:26 37 06.672 N 08 40.463 W

7.832 189 M 189 M

7.830 188 M 188 M 004 M 0.002 06-Jan-2002 08:58:46 37 06.670 N 08 40.461 W

7.830 188 M 188 M 004 M 0.002 06-Jan-2002 09:03:07 Maintenance: Replaced charcoal water filter (9-3/4" L x

2-5/8" D) in big blue water filter under the galley sink.

Batteries ran completely down even though Link10 meter was showing

100%. Reset meter and started charging. Seem to get equal charging from engine or genset All battery terminals and connectors cleaned and sprayed. Installing Boom Brake to control rate of boom movement during tacking and jibes. TLP 06-Jan-2002 09:05:28 37 06.672 N 08 40.460 W 005 M 0.0

5.19 W 10.0 092 M 10.0

092 M

7.832 189 M 189 M 005 M 0.002 0.0 -23:00:00 06-Jan-2002 09:29:49 37 06.671 N 08 40.459 W

7.831 188 M 188 M 004 M 0.002 09-Jan-2002 15:12:40 37 06.402 N 08 40.418 W 005 M 0.0

5.19 W 17.0 0.0 12.4 327 M 12.4

327 M 57.20

7.564 189 M 189 M 006 M 0.052 0.0 -23:00:00 112SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

09-Jan-2002 15:18:17 At 1515 we are at the Marina de Lagos fuel dock waiting to be loaded with fuel; been here since 1315 hrs. Ready to depart to the Canary Islands. Weather is sunny, cool, wind east @ 15knts.

Stay in Lagos has been great but time to move on. TLP 09-Jan-2002 17:35:49 36 56.415 N 08 45.205 W 212 M 7.8

4.40 W 6.4 6.0 17.1 129 M 17.9

104 M 59.00

627.188 219 M 219 M 004 M -1.787 7.8 80:49:47 09-Jan-2002 17:38:12 1735 hrs Battery at 13.3v, reefer 13F and 26F, sailing in 20 knts wind from east, seas 3ft. 10-Jan-2002 01:51:55 Uneventful watch, MOTS, freitghter crossed our bow east bound. Ate an apple, 10-Jan-2002 02:35:50 35 58.673 N 09 18.731 W 211 M 6.2

5.20 W 6.7 5.0 16.4 104 M 19.2

086 M 59.00

564.360 220 M 220 M 006 M 5.137 6.1 91:52:20 10-Jan-2002 05:35:50 35 42.959 N 09 32.064 W 215 M 5.9

4.62 W 6.8 5.1 12.5 092 M 16.4

074 M 59.00

545.288 220 M 219 M 005 M 3.870 5.9 93:02:36 10-Jan-2002 05:37:43 MOTS, wind speed dropped to 16 knts still out of east, freighter passed stb side north boiund at the horizon, tricolor on and no outher traffic. Port side is a welcome site; a sliver of moon has risen just above the horixon to our east. TLP 10-Jan-2002 08:35:50 35 27.676 N 09 42.743 W 216 M 5.0

5.20 W 0.0 3.9 9.3 086 M 13.1

069 M 59.00

527.787 220 M 220 M 006 M 4.387 5.0 105:38:57 10-Jan-2002 11:35:50 It's been 5 months since I left Satori. It was on a flash of bad news from my dad who was in the hospital that Frank and I 113SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 rushed to the airport to fly back to Germany. A lot has happened since then, but I am glad to be back. Friedhelm has since passed away and we burried him at Sea, just of the Northern coast in

Germany. In a way he will be very much with us on this passage. I also proposed to Kahtie (finally) and we will be getting married in

May. It has been a long time coming, but I am very much looking forward to starting a family and seeing what that is all about.

However, before we get there, we will have to make this passage across the Atlantic. And when we will arrive in the BVI, I will have completed the circumnavigation of the Atlantic. So let's hope for fair weather, good wind and good stories to tell. Peter B.

35 14.220 N 09 51.360 W 219 M 4.4 5.20 W 0.0

3.5 5.7 119 M 7.8 084 M

59.00 512.734 220 M 220 M 006

M 5.447 4.4 115:31:53 10-Jan-2002 14:35:50 35 02.869 N 10 02.563 W 213 M 5.4

5.19 W 0.0 4.5 2.6 071 M 7.6

045 M 60.80

498.181 220 M 220 M 006 M 3.386 5.3 93:21:12 10-Jan-2002 15:30:31 Lagos lies alomost 24 hrs and 150 nautical miles behind us.

Just finished a good nap in the hamock on the foredeck. The engine is running to recharge the fridge and batteries. Last night's watches were quiete intense because of the heavy shipping traffic in and out of Med. With a course almost perpendicular to the straight of Gibraltar, we were dodging freighters left and right. I tried to talk to one of them. However, this is not Port Everglades. We never got passed the word 'amigo'. English is obviously one of those hard to learn foreign languages around here. So the best solution remaining is 'get out of their way'. Today, the traffic has 114SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 calmed down (only two freighters so far) and the wind is also down to 7 knots. Still made a good run for the first 24 hrs because current and waves are on the same course. The temps were up in the

60's - catching some rays. Other then that, everybody is catching up on good boat sleep. Life is great. Peter B.

First day run was approx 147NMiles.

10-Jan-2002 17:13:14 34 51.875 N 10 12.957 W 222 M 5.8

4.84 W 0.0 4.5 101 M 9.0

068 M 62.60

484.292 220 M 219 M 005 M 1.746 5.8 83:44:14 10-Jan-2002 20:13:14 34 39.929 N 10 24.342 W 216 M 4.9

5.20 W 0.0 4.0 10.5 111 M 12.7

089 M 60.80

469.148 220 M 220 M 005 M -0.089 4.9 95:43:04 10-Jan-2002 20:55:16 First night watch, second day. It is dark; and I mean dark! There is no moon and a light overcast. The stars are barely visable. Only one vessel got in sight about 5nm of to our starboard quarters. Some radio trafic concerning a NATO marine vessel which was doing testing. The wind is back up to about 12 knots. We are cruising right along our rumb line straight to the Canarie Islands.

The closest piece of land is now Marocco about 130 nm to the south east of us. Don't know anybody over there that we could visit ... unless Humphrey Bogart is still hanging out in that bar in

Casablanca. It's time for TP's watch. Going to catch some Z's. Peter B. 10-Jan-2002 23:13:14 34 25.935 N 10 35.689 W 240 M 3.6

5.19 W 0.0 2.4 11.3 182 M 9.9

164 M 62.60

452.321 220 M 220 M 005 M -0.729 3.3 135:10:07 10-Jan-2002 23:43:54 115SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

My first watch at the 2100 to 2400 hrs-the witching hour.

Did see a strange light directly above the boat that looked like a full moon showing thru the thin cloud cover. But there is no moon tonight. Just one of those things that I can't explain. Winds have clocked around to the south requiring a tightening of the sheets and a gradual course adjustment from 210 to 235 degrees-taking us a little off the course to our destination the Canary Islands at 220 degrees. No big deal for the distance that we have to cover under sail. It is better to follow the wind for a safe and comfortable sail, even if it adds a couple of days to a passage. Wind is about

8 knts, a warm southerly breeze. It is about time to wake Frank from his snooze. TLP 11-Jan-2002 02:13:14 34 19.351 N 10 45.251 W 215 M 3.8

5.20 W 0.0 3.1 6.9 133 M 7.4

102 M 60.80

442.441 219 M 220 M 005 M -4.190 3.8 116:27:08 11-Jan-2002 04:10:30 Had a good night watch. Starting to get in to the rythm.

Took over from Frank at 2 am. Woke up on my own. The wind had shifted to the south but started to built again. Set the main and went back on course cruising on a perfect beam reach at 7 knots.

Freighter passed on starboard about 5nm off. Saw a strange flash to the west. Could not figure out were it was coming from. Figured it was either the NATO marine vessel from earlier blowing something up or Humprey Bogart being chased out of Casablanca. At the least I could have just imagined it. The wind slowed down and shifted to the south again, but we are making decent speed around 5 knots because of the current. Peter B. 11-Jan-2002 04:41:22 Started the 0400 watch with dying wind. Sails dropped and motoring at 1500 rpm to charge batteries and cool reefer. Reefer at 116SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

24F/29F. Still not sure about battery meter so will not record a reading. Wind is calm, seas 1 ft, slight overcast. We are in a high pressure region and waiting for a low to create a pressure differential and some wind. Peter cooked great meal last night, chicken, mashed potatoes and corn. As the end of this watch approaches we have had zero traffic but a trickle of raindrops fall every few minutes; good sign that the low is approaching that might bring us wind (and rain). Need to run the watermaker first light.

TLP

11-Jan-2002 05:13:14 34 08.138 N 10 53.632 W 219 M 5.2

5.20 W 0.0 4.5 12.3 105 M 15.2

087 M 62.60

429.269 219 M 220 M 005 M -4.149 5.2 81:55:18 11-Jan-2002 08:13:14 33 56.265 N 11 05.771 W 237 M 5.5

5.20 W 0.0 4.5 6.8 163 M 7.5

119 M 62.60

413.808 219 M 220 M 004 M -6.538 5.2 79:28:12 11-Jan-2002 11:13:14 33 49.277 N 11 16.026 W 236 M 3.7

5.20 W 0.0 3.3 11.0 192 M 8.7

174 M 62.60

403.292 218 M 220 M 004 M -10.260 3.5 113:40:59 11-Jan-2002 13:54:35 Engine hrs 243; Generator hrs 135; finished my 9 to 12 watch. For the majority of the morning the wind was very light and we had overcast. Started to pick up and grew over 20 knots. Took the main down to lessen the heal. The wind kept increasing. We rolled up the Genoa and switched to the Yankee. Peter B. 11-Jan-2002 14:13:14 33 45.497 N 11 23.529 W 109 M 4.5

5.20 W 5.1 4.0 18.4 178 M 17.3

192 M 62.60

396.738 218 M 220 M 003 M -13.729 -1.5 -23:00:00 11-Jan-2002 15:21:26 117SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

Watch report for 1200-1500 hrs. First note is that I lost my sun glasses of over the stern while pulling in Rudi's Rudder.

Normally my llbean shirt with pocket flaps keeps all secured but the stern rail pushed the glasses out with a pop. I have a spare pair.

Wind kicked up to 25knts which called for the yankee and mizzen sails. We furled the ginny, droppped the main, cleaned up the spagetti and of course, by that time the wind had calmed somewhat to

18knts. We decided to wait a couple of hours to see what the weather is going to do before deploying the ginny. Currently wind is 18 out of the south (naturally that is not good for us), seas are

3 ft, temp is 65F, battery at 12.7v, reefer at 15F/24F. Will start noting bilge cycles on a 24 hr period. Used the satellite phone to listen in on the Fri sales meeting at DAXKO; glad Stacey Hollis is there as gen mgr!! Signal was clear. TP 11-Jan-2002 17:13:14 33 41.955 N 11 27.945 W 261 M 6.9

5.19 W 6.4 5.9 14.1 194 M 13.1

165 M 64.40

391.779 217 M 220 M 003 M -15.025 5.0 78:32:18 11-Jan-2002 20:13:14 33 32.974 N 11 46.090 W 241 M 5.5

5.19 W 0.0 5.0 17.8 169 M 17.0

151 M 60.80

376.210 216 M 220 M 002 M -23.477 5.0 75:18:22 11-Jan-2002 23:13:14 33 23.539 N 12 03.802 W 244 M 6.4

5.20 W 6.0 4.9 15.0 154 M 16.3

131 M 62.60

360.620 215 M 220 M 000 M -31.322 5.6 64:26:42 11-Jan-2002 23:53:19 My 2100-2400 watch was uneventful--no freighters, NATO ships, or whales. The strange light that I saw last night reappeared off our port bow toward the horizon at an elevation of about 15 degrees. A cool glow, white light that hovered and then 118SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 disappeared. Can we be that close to the Bermuda Triangle? Wind is dropping in intensity, currently about 15knts still out of the

South, seas are 2-3 feet, temp about 65F. Battery at 1.2v, reefer at 23F/29F. All is well but I must now wake Frank. TP 12-Jan-2002 02:13:14 33 13.287 N 12 21.665 W 232 M 6.5

5.62 W 6.4 5.3 15.4 170 M 13.6

145 M 60.80

344.446 214 M 220 M 359 M -38.790 6.2 55:39:04 12-Jan-2002 03:03:17 About half way between the coast of Marocco and the Island of Madeira (Portugal) we find ourselfs fighting another head wind

(about 18 knots). Out of the 360 possible ways that the wind could blow, straight out of the south is the worst for our current target.

And that is exactly were it has been blowing from for the last 16 hrs. So with wind and waves (3-4 feet) on the nose it has been quite a bumpy right. And just when I thought I had my sea leggs back, I am out there feeding the fishes again... Add the darkest nights possible and you can figure that this is not the fun part of the trip. However, one of the things that I look most forward to on this crossing is the fact that everything gets better as we head west: wind, weather and sea. So for now we just have to grind it out, try to keep the food down and hope for fairer winds. - - -

Kathie got me a CD player for my birthday to help pass some time on my night watches. Heard a great tune by U2 tonight: Grace.

Wouldn't that be a pretty name for our first girl!? We are half way to the Cannaries. No other ships on the horizon. Peter B. 12-Jan-2002 05:13:14 33 00.348 N 12 38.195 W 233 M 5.8

5.72 W 0.0 4.3 17.4 183 M 14.4

165 M 62.60

326.584 213 M 220 M 358 M -43.726 5.4 60:07:10 12-Jan-2002 05:48:31 0400-0600 watch is almost complete. Peter B, being the tall 119SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

German boy that he is, must have reached up and cleared some clouds away during the 0200 watch. I went on deck to witness a window thru the clouds to a starry sky, most welcome after a gray, cloudy day.

As I end this watch the entire sky is filling with stars. Maybe the front has passed and we will have a sunny day with fair winds and smooth seas. As they say on TV, currently the temperature is 63F and the wind is about 15knts out of the south. Seas are 2-4 ft.

Battery at 11.9v; will need to charge soon. Reefer is fine at

26F/33F. Time to wake Frank. TP 12-Jan-2002 08:13:14 32 47.976 N 12 53.682 W 233 M 5.5

5.19 W 0.0 4.3 14.5 186 M 11.5

165 M 62.60

309.744 211 M 220 M 356 M -48.187 5.1 60:16:23 12-Jan-2002 11:13:14 32 36.594 N 13 10.565 W 238 M 5.9

5.20 W 0.0 4.5 19.2 185 M 16.3

168 M 62.60

293.465 209 M 220 M 355 M -54.216 5.2 56:18:15 12-Jan-2002 11:29:52 Watermaker data-Feed water pressure 90; GPH 10-with both pumps; sea temp 63F Engine hrs 243; genset hrs 156 Stb fuel tank 7/8; port tank 3/4.

12-Jan-2002 13:19:38 Blue skies and warm air. We must be getting closer to some islands. I just got myself to cook a big pot of Peter's famous spagetti sauce. It was not easy since the sea is still on our nose and Satori is 'hobbie horsing' through the waves. Had to go topside in between cooking sessions to keep from getting nauseated. The smell of onions did not help. Now the deed is done and we may have food for a couple of good dinners. My morning watch was fairly uneventful. The wind is still pretty much out of the south at 15 to

18 knots. There were no ships in site. However, we must be right 120SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 under a major airplane route because I counted at least a dozen airplanes. Their vapor trails are so close together that one could think there is a highway in the sky. There are all pointed towards the Canaries. So if all other navigation tools fail, we can always follow the airplanes. (An advantage that Christopher Columbus did not have on his voyages!). Frank and I were reading up on the route book (tips on the typical weather paterns and crossing routes according to seasons) and found out that Columbus made 4 crossings along the path that we are on. Two of them he finished in 21 days

(Canaries to the Lesser Antilles). The guy definitely knew what he was doing. Peter B. 12-Jan-2002 14:13:14 32 26.575 N 13 30.038 W 244 M 5.5

5.20 W 0.0 4.3 12.0 189 M 9.9

162 M 62.60

277.895 207 M 220 M 352 M -62.898 4.4 63:47:15 12-Jan-2002 17:13:14 32 18.785 N 13 40.236 W 203 M 4.7

5.19 W 0.0 3.8 10.4 166 M 7.3

143 M 62.60

267.552 205 M 220 M 351 M -65.993 4.7 56:36:43 12-Jan-2002 21:05:52 Back to the clear skies, bright stars, and good meals.

Finishe the first spaghetti session and it was yummie. The wind lasted for exactly 24 hrs and then vanished within minutes without once changing direction (weired!). We cranked the engine at about

5:30 pm and left the Geni and Mizzen up to help motor sailing.

Making about 5 knots. The waves are down to 2-3 feet. Passed a tow and barge head on, right after dark. The tow head 3 white lights on top of each other in addition to the nav lights. The cable must have been about 3/4 of a mile with only two little lights on the front and the back of the barge. TP looked up the required lights for a barge, but we could never see the white light on top of the 121SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

yellow light. The stern lights of the tow were so bright, they stayed visible for more then an hour as it dissappeared over the horizon. It was so bright, it almost looked like a setting moon.

Our cross track error (variance from the rhumb line) had increased to over 40 nm because of the winds from the south and the resulting westerly heading. With waves and wind dying down, we are now back on direct course for the Canaries. ETA Monday night or Tuesday morning. Peter B. 12-Jan-2002 23:13:14 31 48.796 N 13 56.350 W 215 M 5.9

6.23 W 0.0 4.8 4.4 160 M 4.9

082 M 66.20

234.707 206 M 221 M 351 M -60.861 5.8 40:21:17 12-Jan-2002 23:51:53 MOTS for the 2100 to 2400 hrs watch-one ship south to north on our starboard side. Temp is about 70F, seas 1-2ft, wind out of the south at about 5knts. I have connected with England for weather faxes on the SSB radio and will get an updated picture tomorrow morning of the area so we will know what to expect. All systems are working fine. Maintenance wise we need to adjust the stuffing box nut on the rudder shaft when we get to port. Getting a little too much seawater coming thru on both the rudder and the prop shaft.

Eight bilge cycles since last 24 hrs so not too bad on the water intrusion. Batteries are fully charged for the first time since we left Lagos. Reefer at 16F/32F. Glad Peter is feeling better; spagetti meal was superb. So good we will have it for the next two or three nights!!! OK Frank, time to get up. TP 13-Jan-2002 02:13:14 31 33.163 N 14 07.824 W 204 M 6.3

5.20 W 0.0 5.6 10.1 141 M 9.2

103 M 62.60

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Set main and shut the engine off. Batteries at +51 Amphrs,

Engine hrs @257, Freighter passed on starboard side headed north.

Peter B. 13-Jan-2002 04:00:46 Has anybody ever wondered what MOTS stands for? It is a

Scott-ism (Scott made the passage from Bermuda to the Azores with us) and it stands for More Of The Same. Well, I wouldn't call the last two hrs exactly more of the same. There were simply a sailor's delight. A perfect mild breeze of 10 knots, calm seas, cruising at

5 knots with one knot current in our favor, and stars all over.

Hope this will keep up. I also came up with a working title for our log: Three men sailing across Atlantic with two pillows. We got 8 life vests on board but only two pillows! Good thing that one of us always has to be on watch and nobody seems to care too much as long as we can lay our heads down. Lisa (Kathie's sister) would not be to happy, 'cause she ain't sharing her pillow with nobody. It also needs to be noted that Frank and I seem be getting our sea leggs.

Frank definetely must be feeling better because I found traces of

Kinderschokolade in the cockpit (his favorite night time snack).

Ergo, she is not a Buick, she is a Shanon. Explenation of an inisde joke told by Tom Patterson over supper at an English tavern in

Lagos: What American car sounds like somebody is getting sick?

Answer: Buick... Enough of the rambling time to get the Captain off his pillow and myself some more Zs. Peter B. 13-Jan-2002 05:13:14 31 17.286 N 14 14.308 W 201 M 4.7

5.19 W -83.6 4.0 8.4 146 M 6.9

112 M 62.60

199.943 203 M 220 M 349 M -56.191 4.7 42:17:49 13-Jan-2002 05:57:48 0400-0600 hrs watch is over with one ship passing our port side 2 miles separation. Cranked up the radar to track her as she 123SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 approached from our port quarter. WInd is dying so I have cranked the iron wind up to supplement mother nature. Frank is rising from his berth. Wind is about 5knts our of the south, batteries at 97%

(meter is now functioning properly; it was waiting until we hit 100% recharge to reset itself after being off so long in Lagos), Will give reefer a one hour shut of juice; she is at 22F/36F. All is well in paradise. Time to sleep. TP 13-Jan-2002 08:13:14 31 01.639 N 14 22.079 W 207 M 6.6

5.19 W -154.4 5.7 8.3 143 M 8.0

095 M 62.60

183.009 203 M 220 M 348 M -53.022 6.6 27:49:49 13-Jan-2002 11:13:14 30 44.114 N 14 26.340 W 200 M 5.4

5.20 W 0.0 4.6 5.0 107 M 7.6

061 M 62.60

165.210 203 M 220 M 349 M -46.217 5.4 30:32:39 13-Jan-2002 12:25:45 Frank woke me up to some fresh German style pancakes

(Eierkuchen) and the weather couldn't be better. Finally, we are in shorts and the sun is beaming down on us. TP cleaned below and and made ship shape in the cockpit. It really feels like a Sunday. The wind has now shifted to the NE but also slowed so much that we pulled the sails down and started motoring. We are no in heavy ship traffic again. I saw 9 freighters on my watch and there are more out there. This must be one of the major intersection in the

Atlantic for traffic coming from South America, around the Cape of

Good Hope and vice versa. Watch man will have to be on the look-out. But now it is time for me to relax in my hammock. Peter

B. 13-Jan-2002 14:13:14 30 27.984 N 14 32.648 W 201 M 6.2

5.19 W 0.0 5.4 5.4 115 M 7.9

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148.191 203 M 220 M 349 M -41.695 6.2 24:02:33 13-Jan-2002 16:12:57 Ending my 1200-1500 watch I have to observe what a beautiful day this has been. Waking at 0900 to the smell of German (by Frank) pancakes doused with honey was just right to t-tom. We, while not having enough wind to sail SATORI, have been blessed with great weather today. Motoring thru blue water with warm sun and clear

(San Diego clear) skies has been good for our bodies and souls.

With all three guys getting cockpit showers the same morning, the baot smells better. All the more reason for me to give SATORI a good cleaning down below while Peter roved the deck with a fresh water bucket to wash away the salt from the stainless steel portholes, hard dodger, windshield, and cockpit (where we spend a lot of time). Frank fixed lunch (pasta and Peter B's famous sauce) and everyone started thinking of nap time. The autopilot got a case of the squeallies which we take to mean he needs a rest so I rigged a temporary line from a port cleat, around the side of the helm and back to a winch. With just a little pressure on the line, SATORI maintained a course of approx 200 deg with an occasional adjustment by the man on watch. The two Germans seem back to a 110%, witnessed by the time they spent in the galley preparing food and a hearty followup appetite. Wind shifted to the NE but without any gusto yet. We expect NE wind 15-20 this time of year. All in all a really good trip to Las Palmas and we should arrive tomorrow afternoon at the marina. TP 13-Jan-2002 16:44:04 Engine Hrs 268, switched to stbd tank running now 2200 rpms,

Battery 100%, Reefer 12F/22F, Genset hrs 136, Watermaker ran both pumps 3-4hrs, tanks full of water. 13-Jan-2002 17:13:14 30 10.702 N 14 37.668 W 198 M 4.8

5.20 W 0.0 3.9 7.2 122 M 7.6 125SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

085 M 64.40

130.425 204 M 220 M 349 M -35.577 4.7 27:35:15 13-Jan-2002 14:58:35 6 pm to 9 pm watch, just a great finish to a great day out on the ocean. TP failed to mention that we not only started the day with a good breakfast but we also enjoyed a good dose of country music (mostly Willy Nelson). So for supper I chose a little Steely

Dan and then some Stones. Alltogether a guitar-kind-of-day. And if you are thinking we are just 3 guys on a boat roughing it, don't be fooled. Life is great! Looking forward to seeing Pico in the morning. The Canaries are not only to the largest number of mountains over 6,000 feet but they also house the largest mountain in all of continental Spain with over 10,000 feet. Should be a spectacular view on our approach. The winds are still pretty low

(under 8knots) out of the NE, so we are on engine power to make sure we hit the marina by daylight. Peter B. 13-Jan-2002 23:34:11 29 32.751 N 14 52.391 W 207 M 6.9

5.19 W 164.9 5.5 7.8 106 M 11.3

070 M 64.40

90.384 204 M 220 M 349 M -24.829 6.9 13:10:54 13-Jan-2002 23:39:49 The 2100-2400 hrs watch has been dark (but with stars), wet with dew, uneventful w/o traffic. Wind is out of the ENE at about 7 knts apparent. Temp is 70F, seas about 1 ft, battery is charging, reefer at 17F/26F, Las Palmas is about 90NM away and the computer says our arrival time is 1300hrs on Monday. TriColor on. 6 clicks on the bilge pump. TP 14-Jan-2002 02:34:11 29 13.887 N 15 00.203 W 205 M 6.6

6.70 W -314.2 5.4 4.2 092 M 9.1

050 M 66.20

70.336 205 M 221 M 350 M -19.840 6.6 10:38:27 14-Jan-2002 03:59:22 Night watch from 2 am to 4 am was glorious: lots of stars, 126SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

two shooting stars (had my wishes ready), and watched an orbiting satelite. Perhaps it was one of those that help TP stay connected to his darling and the office on fridays. It is amazing what you can see without any city lights around. Two freighters are passing two our starboard quarters headed south and one passed earlier, headed north. Picked up a little easterly breeze (apparent 9 knots). Set all sails. Perhaps we are supposed to sail in to Las

Palma after running the engine for most of the past two days. Temps are 67.4 F according to a fancy italien sports watch that is worth almost 1 million lira (probably US$ 20). Waves are only 1-2 feet.

Making 6.3 knots with the current. Should make it in to the Marina by afternoon. Can't wait for the morning view of the mountains.

Engine hrs @ 278; Batteries @ 100 % Peter B. 14-Jan-2002 05:28:09 Peter woke me for the 0400 watch to a quiet, smooth saiiling SATORI. It is really nice to hear the sounds of the waves lapping around her hull as she breaks through the water. A mixture of gurgling and sloshing sounds. One freighter passing north to south on our port side. All systems are a-ok; a benefit of lots of motoring the last 12 hours. TP 14-Jan-2002 05:34:11 28 55.630 N 15 07.053 W 209 M 6.5

6.76 W 0.0 4.8 7.8 071 M 13.3

052 M 66.20

51.123 205 M 221 M 350 M -14.489 6.4 07:56:04 14-Jan-2002 08:34:11 28 36.943 N 15 15.401 W 209 M 6.7

6.82 W 0.0 5.3 11.5 094 M 15.6

071 M 64.40

31.111 203 M 221 M 348 M -9.980 6.6 04:42:27 14-Jan-2002 11:09:53 LAND HO, Frank called out at 1104 hrs as we approach Las

Palmas. Two huge peaks barely visible thru the morning haze 127SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

(looking more or less into the sun makes the haze more difficult to penetrate) rose up from the horizon. Now we have something to watch as the peaks get bigger and bigger the closer we get. Peter is

EXCITED! TP 14-Jan-2002 11:34:11 28 20.565 N 15 20.521 W 195 M 5.2

5.19 W 0.0 4.3 10.5 085 M 13.2

063 M 66.20

14.127 201 M 220 M 347 M -4.427 5.2 02:44:25 14-Jan-2002 14:34:11 28 07.558 N 15 25.276 W 318 M 5.4

5.19 W 49.4 4.4 4.8 033 M 6.2

090 M 66.20

0.609 162 M 220 M 307 M -0.517 -5.0 -23:00:00 Landed in Las Palmas, Grand Caneria, about 1430 hrs, filled fuel tanks (105L in stb, 135L in port, total E113 (Euros) or about $100.

Official office and marina closed so pratico (local police) told us to check tomorrow. Also having a problem getting propane and hooking the hose pipe to the dock water (all taken in stride as part of the sailing scene). We will nap (after all this is Spain and we must do as the locals and have a siesta to get ready for dinner which will probably between 1000pm and midnight. We had to anchor med style in the marina which is different but practical where there are many boats and not much room. An Italian sailor hopped on

SATORI at the fuel docks and assisted us in finding a berth and getting the dock lines secure. There are no finger piers or pileings so we went in nose first, secured the lines and discovered that we have quite a climb down SATORI's bow sprit ot the dock.

Peter has his eye on a beer box that we will 'borrow' so that we will have a step to assist the old captain.

15-Jan-2002 08:32:19 First night in Las Palmas on the island of Gran Canaria, the largest of the Canarie Islands. Our final approach was not as 128SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

spectacular as I had hoped for (like the Azores). This was due in large because there is a constant dusty haze over the island, which is brought across by the prevailing winds from the Sahara, which lies about 700 miles due east of us. The port of Las Palmas was a further let down to me after we had seen some very scenic ports on our way (Bermuda, Azores and Algarve). This place reminds me of a highly industrial town with a serious lack of architecture. After filling up with diesel and securing a docking space, Frank and I cleaned the top of the boat (full of black dust!) while the Captain cleaned down below. TP decided to stay on board while Frank and I went on a walk to town in search of a good meal and a way to fill our propane tanks. We had to walk for more then 4 miles, before realizing that there was no cute little park full of cafes and restaurants like there was in Lagos or Bermuda. Las Palmas is big city stuff with all the possible drawbacks: lots of traffic, dirt and unhappy people. As it turns out, our biggest challenge appears to get our propane tanks refilled. As metropolitan as this place is, there seems to be no place that can refill the tanks. (Como esta U-HAUL?) So today we will hire a taxi and drive to a place about 20 miles away that might be able to 'fill us up'. As soon as we do, we are out of here! Peter B. 16-Jan-2002 09:29:57 28 06.770 N 15 24.077 W 129 M 6.2

5.20 W 136.1 5.0 17.3 060 M 16.1

039 M 66.20

0.846 291 M 220 M 076 M 0.801 -5.9 -23:00:00 16-Jan-2002 09:32:57 Leaving Las Palmas. Engine hrs @ 282. Ligtht clouds, fairly bumpy seas and some ENE about 10 knots. Headed on south down the east coast of Gran Canaria. Hopefully we will be able to see

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Teneriffa just 50 nm west of Gran Canaria. Batteries are 93 %

Peter B. 16-Jan-2002 12:29:57 27 50.117 N 15 18.797 W 189 M 6.2

5.19 W 0.0 5.0 10.4 067 M 14.6

046 M 64.40

20.033 209 M 203 M 011 M 2.111 5.8 03:27:01 16-Jan-2002 12:54:11 I had the first watch. Beautiful sailing weather. Nice downwind cruise to the southend of the island. Waves are 4-5 feet just off to our port quarters. There are a few fishing boats around

(commercial), but nothing like Port Everglades. I have yet to see at least one sportfishing boat. The freighter traffic is not as bad as I had expected. As soon as we will be clearing the south end of the island we will change course more towards the west. St. Lucia, here we come; 'only' 2,666 nautical miles away! Peter B. 16-Jan-2002 15:29:57 27 30.940 N 15 23.799 W 194 M 6.9

5.20 W 0.0 5.5 15.2 058 M 20.7

045 M 64.40

3.761 288 M 203 M 090 M 3.748 -0.5 -23:00:00 16-Jan-2002 16:28:53 Back on the blue sea again aftrer 2 1/2 days in Las Palmas,

Grand Canerie. SATORI is rocking along at about 200M toward the warmer Carribbean. Stay in Las Palmas was challenging due to the language barrier. Not very much English spoken by the natives but they were cooperative in trying to understand us and our mission get propane and spare parts. Peter and Frank were successful in getting cooking gas ($32 for the taxi; $1.56 for the fuel; such is what one finds sailing into strange ports). We will depend on Carolena and

West Marine for the much needed fuse for the bow thruster. Luckily, the wind was on our nose this morning as we eased rearward out of the med mooring so we did not need the assistance of the bow 130SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 thruster. Peter and Frank did a good job with the lines and getting

SATORI well position to depart from our mooring and marina. The good customs folks allowed us to check in and out in one session so we were free to sail.

Fuel: At Las Palmas we took on 105L (21Gal)in the stb tank and 135L

(34Gal).

Maintenance: During the stay in Las Palmas we had a problem with the bow thruster and engine. The bow thruster was used at the fuel dock with no problem; however, for some reason the 400 amp class T fuse blew that channels current to the thruster motor. We will have to investigate by diving below to see if something is lodged in the thruster propellors. We can wait to do that in the warm waters of

St Lucia.

The engine problem was electrical also and seems to be the starter solenoid. Checking voltage from the battery thru the system to the solenoid looked ok. We were due a good cleaning and spraying (with

Boeing Aircraft Shield Spray; similar to WD40) of all the 12v engine electrical connections. I went thru this process while Peter and

Frank secured the propane and bougth more provisions. One major corrosion point that we will have to watch is the watermake filter that is adjacent to the engine alternator. An early leak dripped water on the the ground connection of the alternator and corroded the termianl connection back to the battery recharging system. Our real problem seems to be a short somewhere in the engine starting circuit. There is a reset breaker at the rear of the engine that

Peter found that had tripped due to a current surge (could this have been related to the bow thruster??). Resetting the breaker allowed us to start the engine but it still seems that the pinion gear has trouble engaging the flying and it takes 2-3 bumps to get the engine 131SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

going. Will read the manuals and if neccessary talk to Westerbeke.

Peter, just prior to our departure, was hoisted up the mast where he checked for pirates on the horizon and tightend the Davis wind arrow. It is used to double check the wind we are feeling on our nose and in our ears so the we can set the sails properly. There is also and electoric wind device that feeds us both wind speed and direction. He also checked all our rigging on the mast, the tri-coler light at the masthead, and pulleys and halyard for chaffing. Oil in the engine and genset was checked and ok. In the meantime, Frank and prepared rolls and coffee for breakfast so after eating in the warm morning sun we departed.

My MOTS 1200-1500 hrs watch was interrupted with a frighter bearing down on our nose from the horizon so I self-steering a course as high as possible for the sail set so that he would know that we wanted to pass one whistle (which means passing port to port or like two cars on the highway. I tried to hail him on the vhf to make sure we were one whistle but got now reponse. The passing was made without problem but it is important to give these big guys a clear picture of our intended heading and even more important to stay out of their way period.

I think we got some good shots departing the Canaries for the web site as well as capturing Frank and an new mode for watchman, including sleeping bag and sunglasses. St Lucia is 2,663NMiles SW of us. We are curently on a latitude well south of Pensacola, probably about even with Orlando. Of course we are 86NM from the west coast of Africa so we have mucho ways to travel to the west to get to our destination. TP16-Jan-2002 18:29:57 27 11.954 N

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5.6 9.1 060 M 15.1 043 M 66.20

904.302 250 M 249 M 006 M 10.560 4.6

197:04:52 16-Jan-2002 21:25:45 Just finished my first night watch on the

Canarie-to-Antillies- leg. Finally we have a moon up. It is waxing and went down about 9 pm. But the little lite it shed made a big difference. We took the main down just before dinner as a precaution. Don't want to be thrown out of my bunk in the middle of the night because we had to much cloth up. Frank cooked penne carbonara and TP had to deal with the clean up since some of the cooking got thrown around in our sail-down-manouver. We had to crank the engine and headed in to the waves. Good thing we are not going that way! The winds continue to be strong and persistent out of the NE with the waves running the same direction. The temps went down to 64 F but feel colder because of the wind. I steered for most of watch to safe some batery power. The autopilot has to work pretty hard because of the wave action. Rudy is also having trouble with it. We will have try him again tomorrow. The captain is up.

I better go and brief him. Peter B. 16-Jan-2002 21:29:57 26 54.250 N 15 36.719 W 183 M 6.2

7.06 W 7.0 5.3 18.5 083 M 20.5

066 M 66.20

892.806 252 M 251 M 009 M 23.596 2.2 408:27:23 16-Jan-2002 23:42:37 My 2100-2400 hrs watch has been filled with steering the boat. For the next few days we will have to find "our groove" for

SATORI so that we blend the right amount of manual steering with the autopilot so that we do not spend our battery power faster than we can replenish with the 100 gallons of fuel that we started with.

Unlike the run from Lagos to Las Palmas (700 NM) where we could 133SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 motor at will, we will really have to stretch our fuel since the run from Las Palmas to St Lucia is 2,700 miles. Thats a long way to the filling station. Only ship in site has been a freighter slowly crossing our stern at the horizon. Wind has been a steady 20 knots out of the ENE. Seas seem to be 4-6 feet and there are a few clouds that block the stars. Just as I would pick a star to steer by, a cloud would dart in front of it. Seems SATORI is happy right now with a course of 190M. We will have to tack in the morning or else we will run smack into west Africa. Battery at 75%. Reefer

21F/30F. We are almost on a down wind run, so we are experiencing some rolling with the waves as we try to surf. SOG has been a healthy 6 knts so we must have about a 1 knot current which really helps. TP 17-Jan-2002 00:29:57 26 35.157 N 15 38.188 W 192 M 6.7

5.19 W 9.1 5.5 17.0 073 M 21.1

057 M 66.20

883.822 252 M 249 M 008 M 39.615 3.4 258:46:30 17-Jan-2002 01:03:40 Franks midnight watch. 00.00 to 02.00. Ghost hour, thats when usually little akku-akku likes to talk to you. Captain said we should handsteer about half the time of our watches, so I started handsteering. I didnt had to wait long and little akku-akku showed up to teach me about footsteering. So I sit there on the captains chair and feel like Huckelberry Finn. Two feet at the helm, laid back, a book in one hand, the little torch in the other. So all whats missing is a little pipe in my mouth. Little akku-akku also reminds me that we are on the route of Christoher Columbus and I am very excited if we can beat his 21 days record from about 500 years ago. FV 17-Jan-2002 03:29:57 26 16.693 N 15 45.790 W 211 M 6.5

5.20 W 6.8 4.8 13.2 084 M 17.8 134SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

067 M 66.20

870.313 253 M 249 M 009 M 52.026 4.8 180:36:20 17-Jan-2002 03:58:30 2 am to 4 am. 2 hrs at the helm. Cool and clear night with very few clouds. Winds from the ENE around 18 knots with up to 26 knots. What a ride! Wouldn't mind a few farenheit more. But when you are standing on the helm of a 53 foot surfboard with 6-foot rollers pushing you along, it probably does not matter if there is a little chill in the air. It is hard to believe that we are only about 70 miles off the coast of Africa (Western Sahara to be correct). You can almost hear the elephants. TP is next. I will crawl in my bunk and have me a 'safari dream'. Batteries are @ 68%

Peter B. p.s. good to see Frank back in the log! 17-Jan-2002 05:52:16 0400-0600 watch MOTS with no ship traffic. TC on; batteries at 66%. Looks like a 1% drop per hour which is good; the manual steering is helping conserve power. Wind out of the ENE at

20-24knts, seas 4-5 feet. Partly cloudy. TP 17-Jan-2002 06:29:57 25 58.376 N 15 54.214 W 215 M 7.0

5.20 W 5.0 5.6 13.8 069 M 19.9

057 M 64.40

856.376 253 M 249 M 009 M 63.919 5.5 157:07:16 17-Jan-2002 09:28:40 Started the generator. Batteries are down to 60 % 17-Jan-2002 09:29:57 25 39.911 N 16 04.377 W 206 M 7.3

5.20 W 6.5 5.5 12.5 061 M 18.9

049 M 68.00

841.119 254 M 249 M 010 M 75.104 4.9 172:12:56 17-Jan-2002 12:12:18 Morning watch; saw one commercial fishing boat headed north in to a choppy sea with occasional runners of 8 -10 feet. Steering is a challenge with the fairly unorganized wave action. However, since we are running the generator to recharge the batteries (back 135SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 up to 74 % right now), the autopilot is at work. Winds continue to blow like clock work out of the ENE at 20 knots and more. Made the morning shower on deck a very refreshing experience. The captain and Frank waited with their showers 'till noon hoping for warmer weather. Peter B. 17-Jan-2002 12:29:57 25 20.236 N 16 12.439 W 211 M 6.0

7.42 W 7.1 5.0 13.7 077 M 18.4

063 M 66.20

827.418 257 M 251 M 014 M 88.419 4.1 200:10:33 17-Jan-2002 13:34:56 Maintenance: Turning genset off after 4 hrs adding 18% to batteries. Now we will try engine at 1700rpm and compare. Ran engine two hrs and added 10% to batteries (up to 88%). 17-Jan-2002 18:29:57 24 50.253 N 16 38.849 W 207 M 6.1

7.65 W 6.6 5.3 13.5 066 M 18.7

054 M 62.60

794.909 259 M 252 M 015 M 101.817 3.8 210:30:56 17-Jan-2002 20:56:52 First night watch 6 pm to 9 pm. Winds are continously strong with gusts up to 30 knots shifting slightly more to the north. Might tack and head west in the morning. We had some bread and cold cuts for dinner (German style). Waves appear bigger at night. Every once in a while a big roller will break right behind the stern seat and make it sound like it would come right in to the boat. But every time Satori gently lifts her behind and lets the mean old wave of cold water pass right under her leaving nothing but a big blanket of white foam. It is amazing! Saw three ships, all in fair distance. No radio contact. Batteries at 79% Peter B. 17-Jan-2002 21:29:57 24 30.869 N 16 45.231 W 193 M 7.6

5.19 W 6.5 6.0 16.7 047 M 23.4

037 M 64.40

783.352 258 M 249 M 014 M 115.776 3.3 235:54:14 17-Jan-2002 23:59:59 136SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

My 2100-2400 watch has been breezy with the wind out of the

NNE, blowing a consistent 22 and gusting to 27 knts. We are trying to steer most of the time (for the three hours, I steered 45 minutes with a 15 minute break each hour) . With that our battery is at 74% as I turn it over to Frank. For a broad reach, we are flying the full mizzen and full genny which may be slightly too much canvas for the wind and seas. Probably the yankee and the mizzen with one reef would be about right. SATORI seems to want to climb up the wind and then ride the surf down as the waves (8-10ft) roll under her.

Autopilot is very good in these conditions but consumes 12-18 amps as it moves the rudder to keep her on course. All in all a good ride and a good work out. Where is one of those nights coming out of Bermuda when every thing was so calm I could practice yoga on the stern? TP 18-Jan-2002 00:29:57 24 09.435 N 16 48.667 W 201 M 7.6

5.19 W 7.8 6.4 17.8 039 M 25.2

034 M 62.60

774.120 259 M 249 M 015 M 132.997 4.0 191:51:37 18-Jan-2002 01:51:58 personal record: TWS 30.1 knots, SOG 9.39 perfect satori surfing. Batteries are @ 70 % FV 18-Jan-2002 03:29:57 23 47.848 N 16 55.350 W 204 M 8.2

5.20 W 8.1 7.3 20.6 069 M 27.0

057 M 64.40

762.455 260 M 249 M 016 M 148.783 4.6 166:01:53 18-Jan-2002 03:58:13 Forces of Nature! 10 foot waves and 30 knots windspeed are no childs play (I keep telling myself), but they sure are fun to be in on a 53 foot Shanon. The moon is long gone but there is still enough light under clear skies to watch a big vapor trail (air bubbles caused by the speeding rudding in keel under water) in our stern water. Looks just like the vapor trail of a jet airplane or 137SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

the one on the comet I saw tonight. It was a big one! Two ships passed us, one going north and the other one headed south (like we are). Batteries are down to 67 %. I wish we had Rudy's (self steering wind vane) help to conserve some of our Battery power.

Curious about the lack of life in the water such as dolphins, flying fish or perhaps whales. We are only 52 nm away from the coast of

Africa (Western Sahara). Peter B. 18-Jan-2002 06:08:54 0400-0600 Batteries at 64%. Watched two freighters, one going north, one going south, red lite to red lite, port to port, which means SATORI was in between. Gave me the feeling of being on a two lane road in between two 18 wheelers going in opposite directions. However, we had very good spacing and I had the feeling they were watching us and vectored themselves perfectly to give us plenty of room. They must chuckle for the height, warmness, and dryness of thier watch at our state on the big ocean. But I would not trade with them. We are at one with the boat and nature. Right now nature is calling me to sleep. Frank is at the wheel, has firm sea legs, and is steering the boat smoothly. Peter is snuggled in his bunk which is small but perfect for this kind of sea. As for my bunk, I have been sleeping on the port setee which is on the high side so I am pressed against the lea cloth which keeps me from being tossed to the deck as the boat tosses and heals. Tomorrow we will tack and head a little to the west which will put me on the low side. Bye. TP 18-Jan-2002 06:29:58 23 24.862 N 17 02.557 W 208 M 7.8

7.95 W 3.7 6.4 12.6 062 M 19.6

049 M 62.60

750.446 265 M 252 M 021 M 165.569 4.3 174:57:39 18-Jan-2002 07:57:01 It is 07.45 am. Wind is getting stronger and stronger. 138SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

Highest TWS I have seen so far 31.7 knots. Its cloudy and the atlantic ocean here on lat. 23 looks more like what I heard the south indian sea should look like. Green/black water with white caps and up to 15 feet waves. Its rough and cold. And I expected, after all they told me, to sit around naked. When those conditions stay for the next 3 weeks, we only need 2 weeks (always look on the bright side of life), but when we'll then reach our goal we know what we did. FV 18-Jan-2002 09:29:58 23 01.516 N 17 11.021 W 207 M 9.2

5.19 W 6.3 6.5 14.7 044 M 23.6

038 M 64.40

737.764 263 M 249 M 019 M 182.086 5.1 144:30:31 18-Jan-2002 12:29:58 22 41.655 N 17 22.366 W 258 M 8.7

5.19 W 6.3 6.7 15.5 091 M 24.1

087 M 64.40

723.656 265 M 249 M 021 M 194.160 8.7 83:16:59 18-Jan-2002 12:37:35 Well, it is time to say 'good bye' to Africa. We never did see any elephants (big Al), Giraffs, or even land for that matter.

But according to our computer, we were within 42 nm of the coast line. And just when I was contemplating about the lack of life out here, a bunch birds showed up this morning. There were a wide variety: seaguls, petrols, and even a common pitcheon. The poor little pitcheon looked like it was desperately looking for a break since it can't sit on the water or glide effortlessly between the waves like all the other sea birds do. So the little pichteon attempted to land on our dodger. But strong winds and a very slippery surface made it look like a stork trying to land on ice. I felt sorry for the pitcheon, but there was nothing I could do but watch him fly off to battle the weather. At noon, captain Tom came 139SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 up for his watch and we decided it was time to change our course.

The wind is still out of ENE blowing consistently over 24 knots.

The waves are also maintaining a hight of over 8 feet. It all makes for a pretty fast ride. Total for the last 24 hrs was 170 nm!!

Also, took the Genoa in and brought the Yankee. Makes for a better balance and more appropriate canvas for these conditions. Peter B. 18-Jan-2002 13:41:43 Maintenance: Shut the generator down after running it for 4

1/2 hrs. Battery charge is up to 76 %. Started up the engine to compare charging power. Shut the engine down at 1530hrs with battery at 84%. Reefer at 29/37F so we must have not turned on the dc frig; will have to run engine again later to juice the reefer.

18-Jan-2002 15:29:58 22 35.709 N 17 47.892 W 263 M 7.8

5.20 W 5.8 6.9 18.6 035 M 24.5

049 M 68.00

699.407 265 M 249 M 021 M 187.152 7.8 90:03:17 18-Jan-2002 18:29:58 22 27.946 N 18 11.275 W 260 M 8.1

8.54 W 5.4 7.2 19.8 042 M 26.7

053 M 68.00

676.755 268 M 252 M 024 M 182.843 8.1 84:00:29 18-Jan-2002 21:09:01 6 pm to 9 pm watch. Another glorious night with clear skies and beautiful moonlight. Now that we are on a different tack, the action has changed a little bit. It seems a little trickier to keep

Satori in line with the wind and the waves without broaching or jibing. The margin of error is very small. Since the moon is right ahead of our mast, I made a game of it by trying to keep our bow in the moonlight. Only once did it get outside and I paid for it. A big roller had just lined up to our starboard quarter, and before I could get us back on a perpendicular with the crest of the wave, it smacked right in to the hull and gave me a good salt water shower. 140SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

So the next two hours I spent trying to avoid the same mistake while drying off. No more ship traffic in sight. Wind is around 25 knots gusting up to 30 knots and waves between 8 to 12 feet. Peter B. 18-Jan-2002 21:29:58 22 19.039 N 18 35.068 W 258 M 8.2

8.73 W 4.3 6.2 22.5 031 M 28.7

043 M 68.00

653.518 269 M 253 M 025 M 179.415 8.1 80:58:43 19-Jan-2002 00:36:07 22 12.326 N 18 57.699 W 259 M 8.1

5.20 W 4.1 6.5 24.7 021 M 29.7

035 M 68.00

631.720 265 M 249 M 021 M 174.653 8.0 78:46:15 19-Jan-2002 00:37:54 0900-2400 watch was highlighted with the setting moon which made it really seem dark after the moon dropped below the horizon.

The darkness was punctuated with the autopilot losing control of

SATORI when she would ride to the top of a wave and get hit with a burst of wind. Peter and Frank reefed the mizzen and that balanced the boat so that the autopilot could keep control. Ran the engine for about 45 minutes to cool the reefer. AP seems to be working fine the boat steers ok. During the reefing process Peter thought he smelled something burning; I confirmed smelling something also.

Thorough check confimed everything ok so I think we probably smelled the diesel fumes from the engine combined with salt spray. Will check further tomorrow. Frank is already topside. TP 19-Jan-2002 03:36:07 22 05.973 N 19 21.259 W 263 M 7.3

9.08 W 6.4 6.3 16.3 050 M 22.8

060 M 68.00

609.126 269 M 253 M 025 M 169.189 7.3 83:48:07 19-Jan-2002 03:56:31 Night watch from 2 am to 4 am. Just when you thought you have the big black ocean to yourself, another freighter shows up.

What is a man to do to get some privacy around here?! Same goes 141SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 for the weather. Just when you think wind and waves are slowing down: wham! there goes another roller against the stern. Can never let your gurad down. Felt a little tired, I guess from the manouver earlier when I got out of my bunk to help Frank and TP reef the Mizzen. All in all, she steers great. But I got to get some z's now. Batteries are holding up ok @ 74% Peter B. 19-Jan-2002 05:54:20 My 0400-0600 MOTS. Vitlals are battery 71%, wind 23-28,

ENE, starry sky with a few clouds, reefer at 20/27F so all is well with SATORI. Frank heading into the cockpit; Tom heading to his bunk. TP 19-Jan-2002 06:36:07 22 01.498 N 19 42.848 W 268 M 7.3

9.24 W 5.2 6.1 22.4 042 M 28.0

052 M 68.00

588.645 269 M 253 M 025 M 163.036 7.3 80:46:43 19-Jan-2002 09:36:07 21 57.609 N 20 05.576 W 266 M 7.1

9.41 W 4.0 5.4 9.0 062 M 15.8

073 M 69.80

567.215 269 M 253 M 025 M 155.878 7.1 79:32:08 19-Jan-2002 12:21:01 Another morning watch filled with blue skies and lots of sunshine. Waves (8-10 feet) and wind (20-24 knots) appear to have somewhat slowed down, but not much. Still steering hard down wind, boarderline jibe to keep a heading of 270 or less. Frank swopped the Genoa for the Yankee to keep Satori up to speed with the waves.

Captain Tom is back at the helm, although, judging by his outfit

(long-handle underwear, overalls, a cowboy head, and

Elton-John-style sunglasses), he could be steering a tractor on a farm. He IS a versatile man! Frank is trying to do some polishing on the foredeck (not an easy task with the rolling seas) while getting some rays. And Peter is about to fix lunch. No ship traffic in sight. Peter B. 142SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

19-Jan-2002 12:36:07 21 55.147 N 20 28.538 W 269 M 7.2

9.57 W 6.7 5.6 10.4 069 M 17.4

077 M 68.00

545.819 269 M 253 M 025 M 147.391 7.2 75:23:21 19-Jan-2002 14:55:41 1200-1500 watch complete w/o event other than a good lunch of PB special sandwich, coke, lots of sun, wind and waves. Wind still ENE, 15-20knts, battery down to 56%, reefer at 29/39F; definitely time to run the engine. TP 19-Jan-2002 15:36:07 21 54.622 N 20 51.565 W 280 M 7.1

9.74 W 6.9 5.7 14.1 051 M 19.5

066 M 69.80

524.730 269 M 254 M 025 M 137.199 7.0 75:19:37 19-Jan-2002 16:10:35 Maintenance: started the engine to recharge batteries (down to 55 %) and make some fresh water (keel tank @ 3/8). Engine hrs @

287.5; engine is running off the starboard tank; tank is @ 7/8.

Generator hrs @ 145.5. Note: Frank already took his 2nd shower in the last 8hrs! The guy smells REAL clean. Peter B. 19-Jan-2002 18:19:37 Maintenance: Shut engine down after two hours batteries at

72%, reefer @ 15/24F, watermaker ran both pumps. Keel tank up to 5/8

TP 19-Jan-2002 18:36:07 21 51.604 N 21 16.178 W 281 M 7.8

9.91 W 5.7 5.9 15.1 045 M 20.5

064 M 68.00

501.737 269 M 254 M 025 M 128.545 7.6 65:45:46 19-Jan-2002 20:55:16 6 pm to 9 pm: more of the same, waves and wind somewhat toned down, wind 15 to 20 knots with occasional gusts up to 26 knots, waves 6 to 8 feet on our starboard quarters make handsteering still a challenge, but not as bad as last night. Mizzen and Genoa are up. Moon is bright, but a few clouds. No more ship traffic.

Batteries are at 67 % Frank went creative on the dinner by pulling 143SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

out a bunch of vegi cans and rice. Tasted mighty good. Soon we will have to start baking bread and catching fish though. Peter B. 19-Jan-2002 21:36:07 21 47.946 N 21 39.407 W 275 M 6.9

10.08 W 7.5 5.7 19.9 043 M 24.7

056 M 68.00

479.876 269 M 254 M 025 M 121.153 6.9 70:01:59 20-Jan-2002 00:01:46 My 2100-2400 hrs watch is over! Steered the boat 2.5 or the three hours. Lots of work but it really gives a body the feel of the boat. Amazing how accurate and seemingly effortless the autopilot does its work. But what a current drain so I guess nothing comes without a price. Batteries are at 62%. We are losing ground but plan to make up some of the charging when we hit light wind. Thinking a wind generator would really be a good thing for passaging. But if fuel is readily available batteries are not an issue since motoring a couple of hours a day is not uncommon.

Reefer in good shape at 15/24F. All other systems seem fine and the rigging look good. TC is on. Frank at the helm. TP20-Jan-2002

00:36:07 21 45.091 N 22 02.103 W 267 M 6.2 5.19

W 6.9 5.5 11.3 052 M 16.7

064 M 68.00

458.657 263 M 249 M 019 M 113.337 6.2 74:30:14 20-Jan-2002 03:36:07 21 43.656 N 22 23.051 W 281 M 6.0

5.20 W 6.5 5.1 18.4 052 M 22.7

063 M 69.80

439.327 263 M 249 M 019 M 105.095 5.7 77:21:56 20-Jan-2002 03:55:16 Night watch from 0200 to 0400 hrs, no major incedences. Seas are getting tougher to steer with little side rollers knocking the

Geni around. Have to keep course slightly north of W to keep wind in the sail. Might have to change tacks again in the morning. No ship 144SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 traffic. Batteries at 56%, went only down 3% in the last two hrs.

Peter B. 20-Jan-2002 06:01:07 0400-0600 watch was steady as she goes. One thing I noticed for the first time is that the big fluffy clouds by day against the blue sky are white; at night, against a starry, moonless sky the are black. Must be deep msg there somewhere. Strange but all this self steering of SATORI now has the batteries at 100%???? Something not right with this meter. Better go by voltage. 12.1V, reefer at

20/29F. Seas are 3-4 feet and wind is shifting a little to the N.

Had to steer about 285 to keep genny flying. TP20-Jan-2002 06:36:07

21 46.249 N 22 42.315 W 285 M 6.4 5.19 W 0.0

5.1 11.4 055 M 16.3 072 M

69.80 422.448 262 M 249 M 018

M 94.055 5.9 71:41:18 20-Jan-2002 07:52:10 06.00 to 09.00 watch. Wind shifted and dropped to about 15 knots. For a clean sail bearing should be at least 300. So I would tack and go south rather than north. I also would hoist the main, probably the mizzenstaysail. But I rather wait and see what the two captains decide, because a.) I would wake them up, b.) right now we got nothing more than time, c.) afterwards you always know better.

It stays dark pretty long already. By the end of that passage this will be a complete night watch. Today I was somehow tired. Gotta make a coffee now. Also I think we should name our two pillows today (they are not just pillows) - and I like to know who I sleep with. How do you like

"Laura and Janette"? FV 20-Jan-2002 09:36:07 21 44.763 N 22 59.315 W 215 M 5.9

5.20 W 0.0 5.1 17.3 105 M 20.1

089 M 68.00

406.746 262 M 249 M 018 M 87.711 4.0 100:38:31 145SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

20-Jan-2002 12:36:07 21 27.465 N 23 10.006 W 226 M 6.9

10.76 W 6.5 5.2 16.9 098 M 21.8

083 M 69.80

393.260 269 M 255 M 025 M 98.359 5.0 78:27:02 20-Jan-2002 13:37:17 Morning watch 0900 -1200 hrs. What a glorious Sunday.

Light wind shift to the E. Changed tack and course, heading SW. I gues we finally have the whole pond to ourself. It's been now more then 24 hrs that we saw the last freighter. Might be a while before we see the next vessel. Any other sailors out here??? Maintenance:

started the generator to help recharge the Batteries (down to 44

%). Also watermaker running on both pumps. 20-Jan-2002 13:38:27 Maintenance: shut generator down and started engine to speed up the recharging of the batteries. They are still at 43%. 20-Jan-2002 15:36:07 21 09.042 N 23 22.073 W 221 M 7.2

10.89 W 6.9 6.0 11.6 085 M 17.5

068 M 71.60

378.853 272 M 255 M 028 M 109.416 4.6 82:21:05 20-Jan-2002 16:33:30 1200-1500 watch was under the best sky, sea, and weather that we have had during this passage from Lagos. Had time to do the kitchen laundry (time is of the essence when the dish rags start to smell) in a bucket of Tide and bleach. An old fashion wash board

(small, maybe 10x12 inches) would be helpful. The main sheet running under the boom makes a good and relatively dry clothesline.

Doing just a little domestic work on SATORI makes me thankful for all that goes into opening a drawer at home and getting a clean pair of underwear for the day. On the otherhand, by living on SATORI, the amount of everything required in the way of clothing, shelter, etc is drastically reduced. We will move three adult humans (we are human all the time and adult most of the time), including our 146SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 complete living enviroment, the ability to stay warm or cool, stave off our hungry, and protect ourselves from the elements almost

3,000 miles with only 90 (hopefully) gallons of diesel fuel. Of course we are using the wind and currents of nature to assist us.

Somewhere there is a message calling for a simpler life. By the way

(btw in emailese) the batteries are at 69%, reefer at 15/23F, watermaker keeping the tanks at 1-5/8 full (160 gal of possible

200), Peter is asleep and Frank is on watch sunning, reading, writing, and sometimes meditating. All possible because we appear to own this part of the ocean. NO TRAFFIC, no freghter, not even the occassional overhead aircraft. 20-Jan-2002 18:36:07 20 49.456 N 23 32.378 W 212 M 7.3

11.01 W 5.2 5.8 14.8 093 M 19.5

074 M 71.60

366.606 274 M 255 M 031 M 122.322 3.4 108:19:40 20-Jan-2002 19:09:38 Maintenance: Shut the engine down. Batteries are back up to 100%. TP reset the meter which is reading our battery situation.

Perhaps our situation is better then we thought. Watermaker contiued to run the whole time. Keel tank is back to 7/8. Refer @

16/27 F. 20-Jan-2002 21:36:07 20 31.291 N 23 39.573 W 204 M 6.2

5.20 W 6.4 5.1 16.8 091 M 20.0

075 M 71.60

216.208 203 M 203 M 005 M -0.037 6.2 34:42:25 20-Jan-2002 21:44:47 Eventful Sunday. First off, the evening watch 1800 - 2100 hrs was calm with winds around 15 -20 knots. Smaller waves (5-6 feet) but still on our port quarters make it a rolly polly ride ( got to hold on!). Still challenged by the battery situation. We reset the meter but used 6! engine hrs to recharge them to 100 %.

(now at 98%) That brought our fuel situation to half a tank down. 147SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

With the current heading and the proximity of the Cap Verde islands, it seems prudent to make a pit stop to top of the tanks and fix our leaking stuffing box on the propeller shaft. (nothing like a Shell gas station in the middle of the ocean while crossing the Atlantic!)

Should make it there by Tuesday morning and hopefully we will be on our way before nightfall the same day. Frank was quite the chef today, baking an oven fresh loaf of bread and then creating another one of his fancy nuddle meals. All of it followed by a curious after-dinner conversation about naming our two pillows.... (perhaps too much white wine? ). Now its time to rest while TP and the trade winds are doing their job. Peter B. 20-Jan-2002 23:55:21 Watchtime 2100-2400 was shortened when mate Peter let me get

30 minute extra rest. Sure made a difference. Both of our stuffing boxes are dripping more water than I like. We will get the proper wrench for the rudder stuffing box (have the right tools for the prop shaft stuffing box) and adjust it when we hit one of the Cape

Verde islands. Battery meter is confusing. This afternoon we programmed it to look at a bucket equal to all our batteries (6 house + 3 engine, genset, bow thrusters) for a total of 1035 amp-hrs. After pondering the setup during watchtime, I am now convinced that the meter only looks at the house batteries. Time to pursue tomorrow. Ditto on Franks cooking. The cook has turned into a chef what with homemade bread, noodles with a delicate red sauce augmented with Peter's rich, creamy tomatoe soup and a bottle of JP white wine. TP21-Jan-2002

00:36:07 20 12.595 N 23 45.669 W 213 M 6.8 5.20

W 6.6 5.7 20.4 099 M 24.0

084 M 71.60

196.662 203 M 203 M 005 M 0.220 6.7 29:15:28 148SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

21-Jan-2002 03:36:07 19 53.163 N 23 52.503 W 207 M 7.5

5.20 W 7.1 6.3 16.9 093 M 21.1

074 M 71.60

176.197 203 M 203 M 005 M 0.037 7.5 23:28:52 21-Jan-2002 04:00:40 0200 - 0400 hrs fairly uneventfull but bumpy ride except for the occasional stray runner schmacking in to the portside of the hull and sending salt spray flying over the deck. With the moon gone, the stars show the way. Wind consistant ENE back to 18 -22 knots. No ship traffic, just a few airplanes on the far east horizon. Batteries are still looking good at 93%. Is that an illusion??? Peter B. 21-Jan-2002 06:00:38 Yep. The battery meter saying 93% is an illusion.

Realistic reading is 84% as of this time. I believe the meter is only looking at our six house batteries ie 680 amphrs. I changed the setting accordingly and bingo the 84%. With Cape Verde our new and next stop, we will take on more fuel, adjust the stuffing boxes and talk with Mike at Shannon about our charging rate as see if we can adjust the POWERMAX regulator. Wind is ditto from Peter's watch. I had one big roller that hit our port side that wanted to get friendly with me and our cockpit. Needless to say I was accomodating but also properly dressed so I stayed good and dry. One airplane flying south to north to our east. Three shooting stars so

I can stay even with my wish list. TP 21-Jan-2002 06:36:07 19 33.817 N 23 59.101 W 193 M 7.4

5.20 W 6.6 6.1 15.6 077 M 20.0

058 M 69.80

155.879 203 M 203 M 005 M 0.045 7.3 21:19:29 21-Jan-2002 09:36:07 19 13.234 N 24 06.439 W 207 M 7.3

5.20 W 9.3 5.7 26.2 100 M 29.2

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134.164 203 M 203 M 005 M -0.232 7.2 18:31:47 21-Jan-2002 10:11:57 Thought about two subjects during my morning watch. A.) the pillow dilemma. No, it was not too much wine, I really think its a good idea to name those pillows. When I brought the idea on the table, everybody liked it. And everybody agreed that it should be female names. Maybe famous twins, Peter suggested. Then he obviously thought about, what Kathie would think, and came to the conclusion she wouldnt like it. I ask myself "why not?". This is fun and fun is what we need on that boat. On the other hand we cant call them Kathie and Carol because each one has to sleep on each pillow.

Peter then came with comic characters like Minnie Mouse and Winnie

Puh. Thanks a lot. So I thougt about the problem that they have to be female, but cant be human beings. And here is the solution and I think its perfect: "Lara Croft and Sailor Moon" Is there anybody out there who can complain any more? B.) Tom asked me yesterday what average speed I could ride on a bike and compared it to the satori. Lets say 15 nm on a bike on a proper surface, means more than double speed compared to a sailboat. On the other hand, Tom was going on thinking, a sailboat makes its speed 24h a day, even when the captain is sleeping. So round about

150nm in 24h. On a bike that would mean 10h of driving without a break. Thats no realistic average. But 150nm on a boat is no realistic average either when you dont have the trade winds behind you. Plus you dont get the same workout, so biking is more healthy. While biking you meet other people, you might see animals and recognize nature changes. So whats better? As always a mixture of everything. Stay open, be happy! FV21-Jan-2002 11:51:09 Huggs & Kisses: Ever since we left Lagos we have been experiencing quite a variety of strong winds from 15 knots all the way up to 33 knots and waves anywhere between 4 feet and perhaps 15 feet. Again, as I was doing my morning watch I was steering Satori 150SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 and started to philosophy about the wind and the waves. So here it goes: As you all know the sea is a woman. And like most women she is very affectionate. I believe, she is especially affectionate with sailboats rather then the big tankers and freighters that use her like a car or truck would use a highway. Sailboats are to the sea what little children or puppies are to woman because in a sense a sailboat gives itself up and relies on the sea and the wind to help steering it. If the wind and the waves are not coming from the right direction, there is no way the sailboat is going to make it to it's destination in a straight line. So mother sea looks after them with affection. The way I see it, the waves are her way of showing affection. And just like in human relationSHIPS, there are all different levels of affection. Take for example the little stray runners, that I have been writing about in our log. They are totally out of sink with all the other waves and they hit Satori like a wet kiss, sending spray all over her and who ever is trying to steer her. The experience is like a wet kiss that Winnie (or any other dog) or you mother would give you. It provokes an automatic wipe with the back of the hand over the spot where the kiss hit ya.

Sometimes, however, Satori manages to turn away just in time so that the kiss barely misses her; just like I do when Winnie gets too excited and wants to give me a good lick across the face. Other little kisses will not carry the wet experience and they are a lot more gentle; sort of like me kissing Kathie and saying 'I love you'.

You can hear them but barely feel them. And then there are the hugging kind of waves. They are part of the regular running swell.

They will take the sailboat while seemingly suspending it for and instant from the sea, sending her slightly off course. Thoss hugs don't last very long (may be one or two seconds). They are firm but 151SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

gentle and they let you know that mother sea loves you. Again, the comparison could be made to humans hugging. I picture myself seeing

Kathie after a long crossing and slightly lifting her off her feet.

Of course, just as for kisses, there are all kinds of different huggs that a sailboat can experience while sailing downwind. The bigger waves are more like me wrestling with Winnie on the carpet.

I am much stronger and I can control her, but I do it just long enough to roll her around a little and then let her free to start the whole game over again. The same goes for the sailboat. When a bigger waves decides to wrap herself around Satori, it does not matter where the rudder is pointed or who is steering her. The wave will pick her up and change her course by 20 degrees or more in just seconds, only to immediately release her and leave her to the next wave (hugger). So you can see, while sitting behind the helm of a sailboat and sailing downwind with the trades there are all kinds of thoughts that come the mind. I just happened to think about huggs and kisses. Peter B. ---- p.s. Kathie is my fiance and Winnie is our dog in Fort Lauderdale! 21-Jan-2002 12:36:07 18 56.607 N 24 17.758 W 220 M 6.2

11.65 W 6.1 5.0 21.2 091 M 25.6

080 M 71.60

115.156 207 M 210 M 009 M -5.358 6.0 19:13:43 21-Jan-2002 14:34:51 Maintenance: Started genset, battery charger, and watermaker at 1430 hrs. Battery charger hits both battery banks-house+EWBT. Output of charger ins 40amps with about 13 going to the house bank, 22amps feeding the watermaker plus instruents and about 5amps going to EWBT. This thing is starting to make sense. I wonder if Mike has the genset alt connected to the EWBT? Will check the manual of the genset and call Mike to discuss. House battery at 152SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

74% at 1430 hrs. TP21-Jan-2002 15:36:07 18 38.885 N 24

24.111 W 195 M 6.9 11.75 W 6.4

5.3 17.9 080 M 21.7 063 M 71.60

88.073 198 M 198 M 012 M -0.129 6.9

12:49:05 21-Jan-2002 16:39:38 My 1200-1500 hrs watch was filled with fiddleing with RUDY, our Cape Horne windvane. RUDY was not cooperative yesterday and that usually means that we have not done our job in balancing the boat before asking his help. After reading a little of Hiscock at bunktime last night, I plotted in my mind what we needed to do this morning to bring better balance to SATORI. Dropping the mizzen, we experimented with the genny only and finally, rolled up the genny and deployed the yankee. Letting SATORI "settle out" took some time while we armed RUDY with his heavy metal jacket (metal vane), wiped down his tower, talked reverently to him and check his lines to make sure they were fair. Setting the AP to a course of 210M, we aimed

RUDY into the reaching wind until his streamer was standing straight and saluting and we knew he was ready. Peter cinched the control lines, turned SATORI over to RUDY and he has been leading the charge for the last five hours. Since RUDY requires no electrial power, our battery drain is over as long as we can keep SATORI balanced and

RUDY working. Now if ony we could catch some rainwater we could turn the watermaker off!!!! 21-Jan-2002 16:51:01 21-Jan-2002 18:36:07 18 20.126 N 24 24.632 W 180 M 5.9

5.20 W 6.3 4.8 21.5 073 M 23.9

059 M 71.60

69.387 193 M 191 M 006 M 1.421 5.8 12:02:27 21-Jan-2002 20:57:16 Let's have a standing ovation for Rudy, please. He is back. 153SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

Back with a vengance. It took a lot of tinkering and persistence by

TP, but finally Rudy decided is was time to play. And so he stands there at the back of the ship and steers us towards the Cape Verdes

Islands. Never mind that the wind is howling at 25 knots and the waves are coming from every which direction. Rudy is the man!

There has still no ship being sited since a couple of days ago. We will keep our eyes peeled though, because the port we are planning on approaching is known to be a busy commercial port. The island we are steering towards is called Sao Vicente. Peter B. 21-Jan-2002 21:36:07 18 01.795 N 24 23.787 W 199 M 6.4

11.87 W 7.8 5.0 15.2 093 M 18.0

073 M 71.60

51.412 203 M 198 M 017 M 4.223 6.4 08:00:34 21-Jan-2002 23:59:10 What a watch. 2100 hrs til midnight. Seas are confused.

But Rudy is hanging tight. Wind is 23-28 knts but rollers are hitting SATORI almost beam on. Every few rollers a big one comes along. One really rolled us good; when SATORI came up the yankee was flapping as though we had changed directions. Before I could get to Rudy's lines to release him, he righted the situation, filled the yankee with wind and took off screaming again toward the Cape

Verde Islands. Batteries holding up well w/o the AP. Time for some rest. TP 22-Jan-2002 00:36:07 17 42.934 N 24 24.081 W 197 M 6.8

11.94 W 6.7 5.1 22.4 098 M 24.4

082 M 71.60

33.009 209 M 198 M 022 M 6.001 6.7 04:57:02 22-Jan-2002 03:36:07 17 26.070 N 24 27.706 W 200 M 6.1

12.02 W 6.4 4.5 13.9 087 M 17.2

068 M 71.60

15.939 214 M 198 M 028 M 4.398 5.9 02:42:02 22-Jan-2002 03:54:13 154SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

Night watch 0200 - 0400 hrs. A ship passed to our starboard well off (about 10 miles) while a dozen airplanes flew overhead, all headed south. These are all obvious signs of us approaching the islands. We are still about 50 nm away. This will be our first unplanned stop. In the true sense of a sailors life, the wind blew us here. It sure doesn't hurt that they have a couple of shell stations on this island as well, except there won't be any convenient fuel dock to pull up to. So when we get there, we will have to drop the hook, get the dinghy and motor out, and hunt down some gas cans. Hopefully, a few trips will be enough to to our tanks off and that we will be on our way again. Signing off. Peter

B. 22-Jan-2002 06:36:07 17 12.069 N 24 36.354 W 242 M 6.1

5.20 W 3.9 4.8 13.7 053 M 19.8

056 M 73.40

25.988 235 M 236 M 005 M -0.261 6.1 04:16:19 22-Jan-2002 09:36:07 17 00.586 N 24 51.856 W 231 M 6.7

5.20 W 6.5 5.6 7.6 060 M 14.2

056 M 71.60

10.432 245 M 240 M 011 M 1.031 6.5 01:36:59 22-Jan-2002 09:49:25 16 56.873 N 24 59.448 W 251 M 7.1

5.19 W 6.4 5.3 10.8 031 M 16.9

046 M 71.60

2.320 235 M 240 M 001 M -0.170 6.9 00:20:14 22-Jan-2002 12:00:13 Pulled in to the port at Sao Vicente at 1030 hrs local time.

The skyline appears very interesting with lots of colourful, well-built houses lining the bay front. The harbour is quite large with major industrial docking and shipyards, but nothing like Las

Palmas. There are about a dozen other sailboat in the anchorage, most of them under dutch flags. Two local guys immediately came to 155SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 greet us in their dinghy while we were looking for a good spot to drop the hook. The captain took them up on their offer to take him ashore where he is checking us in with the authoreties. Frank has meanwhile inflated our dinghy and headed to shore to investigate the fuel situation. We are looking to bring the diesel to the boat in cannisters (which we don't have yet). I am staying aboard to watch after the boat. After all, I am still on watch. Peter B.

22-Jan-2002 15:49:25 16 53.200 N 24 59.511 W 025 M 0.0

5.19 W 12.3 0.0 9.1 021 M 9.0

021 M 71.60

2.223 284 M 237 M 052 M 1.627 0.0 -23:00:00

22-Jan-2002 17:34:39 Chores are done. Headed back out to sea. Go west young men! Good bye little island of Sao Vicente. It was a great little place to stop and see. Peter B. 22-Jan-2002 18:49:25 16 52.688 N 25 08.751 W 269 M 7.7

12.42 W 7.4 6.5 14.8 120 M 21.8

110 M 73.40

15.177 269 M 269 M 013 M 0.074 7.7 01:58:06

22-Jan-2002 19:23:26 Ran engine from leaving the Sao Vicente harbor for about two hours. Batteries at 100%, fuel tanks full, water at 7/8,7/8 and reefer at 15/28F. Peter adjusted stuffing boxes and after much tightening on the rudder post stuffing box (1/4") we still have a little seepage. Will watch and talk to Shannon before tightening more. Same for engine; not drops when engine is not running (good) but still spinning a little water off the prop shaft when the engine is at cruising speed. Will watch that also. TP

22-Jan-2002 21:28:58 Back on watch. 1800-2130 hrs (gave TP extra 30 min because he had no nap today). Started off with very smooth ride out of the 156SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

harbour. But as soon as we came out of the leeward side of the big island, we were right back to the left to right rolls with the waves

(3-4 feet) on our starboard quarters. Still, we are moving right along( 6 knots over the ground) and headed west with nothing but the yankee and the auto pilot (Batteries are at 96%). Wind is ENE around 18 knots, gusting up to 24 knots. Rudy will be called upon tomorrow. Feeling the effects of a long and eventful day. I am very sleeeeeeepy now. Peter B.

22-Jan-2002 21:49:25 16 47.986 N 25 28.402 W 277 M 5.8

5.19 W 7.6 4.5 14.9 086 M 20.6

090 M 73.40

844.969 270 M 249 M 026 M 299.907 5.8 146:41:56

23-Jan-2002 00:49:25 16 47.201 N 25 45.276 W 268 M 6.8

5.20 W 4.0 5.7 9.7 044 M 15.4

062 M 73.40

828.812 270 M 249 M 026 M 292.411 6.8 122:08:24

23-Jan-2002 02:12:14 shut the engine down. Batteries at 100%.

23-Jan-2002 03:49:25 16 46.259 N 26 04.581 W 273 M 5.1

5.20 W 7.4 4.8 22.3 033 M 25.3

043 M 73.40

810.323 270 M 249 M 026 M 283.899 5.1 158:13:13

23-Jan-2002 03:53:20 AM watch with no ship traffic just a giant flying fish and the bolt on the steering column between my legs. Threw the fish overboard and put the bolt back on to keep the steering wheel from falling off. We are under sail again (Yankee only). Batteries are at 98%. Peter B.

23-Jan-2002 06:11:02 0400-0600 watch dark and chilly with moon gone. Computer 157SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

Nobeltec software hiccupped and said it had an error and was restarting from backup. Seems to have lost the waypoint Peter set as well as our tracking and marked daily logging from Las Palmas to

Cape Verde????? log seems to be intact but the date had changed the month to May???? All seems well now. TP

23-Jan-2002 09:49:08 We had a busy day at the Cap Verdes yesterday. It was a holiday there, which made it even busier for us. Organizing canisters, diesel, tools and grocery took us the whole day, but we

(Peter and I) did quite well while the captain was hiking around with his new buddy Steve. Before dawn we were well out on the ocean again. MOTS there except there was lots of flying fishes the last two nights, landing on deck or, with a loud "Bang", in the cockpit which made me considering that a helmet probably would be more useful than the harnesses are! FV

23-Jan-2002 17:14:55 My 1200-1500 hrs watch was filled with sunshine, blue skies,

SATORI sailing a broad reach with Rudy steering, and reading a good book between checking the horizon. Being on watch in these conditions is relaxing. I use my trusty Timex to buzz every 15 minutes for the "once around the horizon look". Problem is that I don't always hear it but more often than not, I just know when the time has elapsed so I take a look around. Nothing to report that is not already recorded automatically my this little dell computer running nobeltec software and interfaced to the Nexus system for direction, wind speed, position etc. Peter cooking supper and agonizing over which pan to use to bake the chicken. Life at sea is good. TP

23-Jan-2002 21:00:48 Evening watch 1800-2100 hrs. Had a good chicken meal with 158SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

Frank's personal carrot dish creation. Then watched a ship pass to our port headed East. Perhaps it was the last ship we will encounter for a couple of weeks. The moon is bright making it harder to make out the stars. The moon light lets the ocean appear almost silver. The wind has been consistently under 20 knots for most of the evening making it the longest time since we left

Portugal a couple of weeks ago. It was evident in our speed and distance. Sill, 140 nm for a day's run is not to shaby, and it made the ride quite nice. The waves have also calm down. It makes the roles and bumps less violent. Temps were warm but comfortable in the mid 80's. During the night the temps drop to low 70's.

Batteries are holding up pretty good (80%) while Rudy is doing the work. TP is up. I will snatch his pillow and try to wear it out some more. Peter B.

23-Jan-2002 23:46:54 Night watch from 2100hrs to midnight was under bright moon, fairly calm seas, winds about 18 knts keeping SATORI on a broadreach with Rudy at the helm. He is a good mate, never sleeps or gets tired, and so far is very light on the galley. Peter and Frank continue to make the evening meal scrumptious, tonignt with chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots and a cold Sagres beverage. Time to wake

Frank and get his pillow. This a voyage of one boat, and as Frank says, two pillows and three men. TP

24-Jan-2002 02:15:53 Maintenance: apparrent wind dropped (under 10 knots apparrent wind) and shiftet more to the East. Used the opportunity to start up the engine and recharge the Batteries (@76%). Also running both pumps on the Watermaker (keel tank @ 3/4) and give a shot to the referr (36/45F). Shiftet intake fuel tank for the 159SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 engine from starboard to port to take some diesel of the port tank.

There has been some diesel spillage in the bilge. Probably overflow from a full tank. Alternator acted up briefly after starting the engine but then cought itself and charging fine. May have to try new drive belts before getting to St. Lucia. Peter B.

24-Jan-2002 04:35:13 Morning watch 0200-0430 hrs. Well, I guess even the famous trade winds have their lulls. Apparrent wind is down to 8 knots (by

Azore High standards a breezy day) making it hard to keep the sails full on a downwind sail. The waves have also subsized to 3-4 feet with occasional swells rolling the boat gently, ditto on the sails collapsing. But no complains here. Gave us a good opportunity to fire up the old Westerbeke iron horse and charge all the above.

Batteries are at 96%, referr at 13/23 F and keel water tank over

7/8. Moon set was beautiful. Stars are now the only light. Saw a nice shooting star and was ready for it. Made a wish. No company other then the flying fish which keep landing on our deck as if their were begging us to have them for breakfast (no way Jose!) and a couple of airplanes. However, the airplanes could be those

CIA/KGB opperated spy planes, thus not counting as company. I could not confirm any humans on board. Signing off. The always-alert watchman, Peter B.

24-Jan-2002 06:18:03 0400-0600 watch started with carrot salad per Peter. Engine was already running due to drop in wind, need to cool reefer and to charge batteries. Cut engine at 0530 and let genny almost all the way out. WInd shifted so we have to sail about a 290M course to catch the wind which is 13 knts out of the NE. Battery at 99%, reefer at 5/15F. TP

24-Jan-2002 13:57:44 160SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

1200-1500 watch was under pc skies, mizzen staysail, genny,

18knts true wind, Rudy at helm. First time we have flown mizzen staysail courtesy of Peter and Frank during the 0600-0900 watch.

Mizzen staysail is a lightweight, down wind sail that can be flown until the wind reaches about 15knts apparent. Due to the clouds on the horizon we need to keep an eye on the barometer (which has been high ~1038mb since we left Lagos. Today it is at 1035mb. TP

24-Jan-2002 21:05:58 Enough of this flying fish business. It is Mahi Mahi time!

After enduring some serious haggling about the lack of fish catching on this trip, it took less then 24 hrs after I rigged the big pole to land a 17 lbs'er. And it was a beauty! Now we got 12 big, fresh fish steaks marinating, and I can't wait 'til tomorrow night. That was about all of my night watch, because after catching the fish, we did nothing but talk about it and then think about it a little more.

Where does the time go? It only seems a little while ago that

Frank and I set the Mizzen Staysail (which we flew for most of the day). Never has it been more true to say: time flies when you are having fun. Windspeeds have stayed in the teens all day with the waves no more then 4 feet. Batteries are at 79%, holding up well while Rudy keeps on trucking. Peter B.

24-Jan-2002 23:49:47 0900-2400 moonlight watch is over without event. Just smooth sailing in ligth seas with some clouds and zero traffic.

Battery at 75%. Reefer at 23/40F. Adjusted Rudy slightly at end of watch to point his nose little more into the wind. When the breeze eases he likes to sniff closer to the edge of the wind. Resetting bilge counter to zero and will note the 24 hr reading each nigth at

2400 hrs. TP 161SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

25-Jan-2002 03:39:34 0200-0400 hrs, ditto on the watch events. No change in the barometer. Batteries at 71%, equals about 1% per hour. No change in the weather conditions either. What seemed to be in abundance over the last two weeks now appears to be a commodity. We have not seen the wind above 20 knots in more then two days. Hope that this is not a sign of things to come. But, on the bright side, it makes for good sleeping nights, which is quite evident by the snoring stereo sound from the other two guys on board. In fact, one keeps waking up because the other is snoring too loud. Captain's response upon his wake up call: "Is it four o'clock already?" Looking for some silent sleeping. The ever-observing watchman, Peter B.

25-Jan-2002 05:48:34 0400-0600 hrs nothing major to report. Winds seems to have moved a little to the north with a true wind speed of about 12knts.

Nice carrot salad snack, a little trimming of Rudy to get his nose more into the wind, and a once around with the "torch" (as they call a flashlight in London town) to make sure that we are not trailing any lines. In Cape Verde, Steve told of a German sailor that was dragging a line that became fouled in his prop who went over the side to free the line from the prop only to be eaten by blue sharks.

And this was all in the harbor of an island. Needless to say the

German lost his life and the shark's appetitie was abated all because a line went astray. As Tristin Jones would say "keep your lines secure and your booty in your boat". TP

25-Jan-2002 11:39:37 Maintenance: shut the generator down. gen hrs @ 151. Keel water tank @ 3/4 and batterries @ 67%

25-Jan-2002 13:23:56 Maintenance: started up the engine to help cool referr

(36/47F) and charge batteries (66%), keeping her at 1,500 rpm idle. 162SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

25-Jan-2002 15:17:58 Maintenance: shut engine down. referr @ 13/27F and batteries @ 89% IN TWO HOURS GAINED 23% ON BATTERIES OR 11.5% PER

HOUR)

25-Jan-2002 21:33:46 A good finish to a good day. First, it was fresh homemade

New England clam chowder for lunch and then, for the encore, freshly cought and grilled Mahi Mahi with orange caper sauce. And if we hadn't had enough fish on board after hour big fish yesterday, Frank added one of his own this afternoon. Now we are set on Mahi Mahi for the rest of the week. The wind stayed moderate all day, making it a good day for projects and cooking and that is exactly what we ended up doing. I couldn't picture a better day in the office.

Spend the last hour on deck. Noticed some lightning north of us.

Need to keep a close eye on it for possible squals. Dreaming of white fish in orange caper sauce, Peter B.

25-Jan-2002 23:56:51 2100-2400 hrs watch under cloudy skies with moon peeking thru on occassion. Wind back to the NNE 16-18 knts. Some lighten to the north. Checked the radar but no thunderstorm activity shows.

If wind kicks up to consistent 20 knts true, we will need to reef/drop the main and possible go with the yankee and reefed mizzen. TP

26-Jan-2002 03:09:48 0200-0400 hrs; the wind had slowed during Frank's watch

(under 10 knots true) and sails were flopping around. He took Rudy off the job and put the AP on for better control. I made some minor adjustments to Rudy and he has been back on the job since. As they say down south: this dog will hunt! You point his nose in the wind and he will go after it. By the way, Rudy got his first collar and leach today. He was sniffing around to many trees (i.e. moving 163SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

around to much). His new yellow leach keeps him more controlled now. About 0315 hrs it started to rain a little. Kept my head under the dodger and set on the companionway entrance to keep dry and an eye on the traffic (what traffic??) These are the first raindrops since we left Portugal over two weeks ago. In a matter of fact, this is the first precipitation we have seen since we had snow in Birmingham the day we left. Satori needs the rain to wash some of the salt and dust off her that has collected everywhere. The proud dog owner, Peter B. (p.s. Rudy is not my dog. It is just an ingenious self-steering mechanism (wind vane), which keeps the boat on track while we lie around and snooze.)

26-Jan-2002 15:29:24 Lots of action on the 0400-0600 watch. The old maxim "if you think about reefing---reef. Peter and I discussed reefing at

0400 and decided to wait and see what the thunderhead to our north might do in terms of squall action and stronger wind. About 0530 the wind kicked up to 34 knts true and for sure it was time to reef.

We ended up stowing the main and genoa and deployed the yankee as the only sail. Going into the wind to assist in furling the main was a problem because we did not properly center the main amid ship

(port and stb) which seems will work best to move the boom to windward with the traveler and then cinch it down tight with the mainsheet, all the while keeping the lateral loose end lined up with the furling drum on the mizzen boom. We will do a few drills over the next few days to make sure we have it down pat. TP

26-Jan-2002 15:36:14 1200-1500 watch under pc skies, 75-80F, wind 12-15 NNE, and lots of dirty clothes to wash. Took me about 3.5 hrs to do my laundry!! Did not clean the lifelines and shrouds so I soiled most 164SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

of my initial laundry. Before the next batch, I cleaned the port lifelines and shrouds to make sure I had a clean clothes line.

Nothing elso to report. TP

26-Jan-2002 20:05:14 16 37.756 N 34 19.679 W 235 M 4.5

14.79 W 0.0 3.7 12.5 106 M 15.7

093 M 75.20

542.267 275 M 281 M 009 M -55.785 3.4 157:33:46

26-Jan-2002 21:01:36 1800-2100 hrs. The cooking went almost haywire tonight, when the sauce pan came flying off the stove across my arms and leggs. But TP and Frank sent me topside for a cool-down break while they cleaned up the mess. The end result was another awsome dinner that none of us will forget (baked Mahi Mahi with a terryiaki mustard sauce and mash potatoes). On the sailing side, we changed tack late this afternoon since the wind had clocked all the way to

SE. We are now headed somewhat more south. But with a little luck we may be back to the trades tomorrow and headed West again. With the weather passing last night we just might have gone through a little front. The moon is almost full and luminating cockpit and ocean surface. Beautiful night. Looking for more good dreams,

Peter B.

26-Jan-2002 21:05:14 16 34.444 N 34 22.489 W 221 M 4.5

14.79 W 0.0 3.5 11.9 110 M 14.1

092 M 73.40

539.043 275 M 281 M 009 M -52.826 2.6 205:44:31

26-Jan-2002 22:05:14 16 30.308 N 34 24.461 W 227 M 4.3

15.85 W 0.0 3.0 7.6 082 M 11.4

069 M 75.20

536.489 276 M 282 M 011 M -48.957 2.8 193:50:22 165SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

26-Jan-2002 23:05:14 16 26.185 N 34 26.567 W 222 M 4.9

14.79 W 0.0 3.8 9.2 088 M 13.0

073 M 75.20

533.835 276 M 281 M 010 M -45.115 2.9 186:41:10

26-Jan-2002 23:49:04 My 2100-2400 hrs watch just ending with 14 knts of wind,

ENE, SATORI moving at 4.5 knts SOG on heading of 223M. TC on.

Battery 85%. Big push tomorrow will be to make water. Must wake

Frank. Flying fish everywhere but no porpoises?? Hope to see some soon. TP

27-Jan-2002 00:05:14 16 22.244 N 34 28.740 W 221 M 4.3

14.79 W 0.0 3.7 11.2 103 M 13.8

087 M 75.20

531.170 276 M 281 M 010 M -41.459 2.5 213:12:54

27-Jan-2002 03:05:14 16 11.378 N 34 35.558 W 268 M 4.7

14.80 W 0.0 3.6 12.1 033 M 15.3

048 M 73.40

523.153 277 M 281 M 011 M -31.468 4.6 113:10:49

27-Jan-2002 03:58:21 0200-0400 hrs watch - wind shifted back to its more regular

NE direction. Changed tacks again and headed back west at about 5 knots. No traffic, no clouds, no big waves. Nothing but a warm and mellow night out in the middle of the Atlantic. Batteries are holding up very well @ 80 %. However, we are down to only 30% of our fresh watertank capacity. Need to run the watermaker today.

Peter B.

27-Jan-2002 04:05:14 16 10.759 N 34 40.607 W 277 M 5.0

16.00 W 0.0 3.8 10.2 037 M 13.4

056 M 75.20 166SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

518.265 278 M 282 M 013 M -31.416 5.0 103:54:08

27-Jan-2002 05:05:14 16 09.582 N 34 46.203 W 271 M 5.8

16.03 W 4.5 4.7 11.2 046 M 15.8

061 M 75.20

512.782 278 M 282 M 013 M -30.870 5.7 89:38:09

27-Jan-2002 05:42:49 Watch 0400-0600 quiet, peaceful, moonful, and smooth. On a course direct to our next waypoint (a point in the ocean that we shoot for that in on the way to St Lucia). Battery at 78% so we are spending about 1% every hour which is good. 1% of 680 amphours is

6.8 amps per hour. Sunday is tomorrow. No it is already tomorrow today; just not daylight yet so it still seems like yesterday. Hate to wake Frank but now is the time. TP

27-Jan-2002 06:05:14 16 08.498 N 34 52.292 W 288 M 6.1

14.79 W 6.6 4.9 14.4 051 M 18.5

067 M 75.20

506.841 277 M 281 M 011 M -30.467 6.0 84:37:53

27-Jan-2002 10:05:14 16 05.778 N 35 20.242 W 282 M 7.1

14.80 W 4.2 6.2 17.3 020 M 19.6

041 M 75.20

479.868 277 M 281 M 011 M -30.814 7.1 68:02:11

27-Jan-2002 10:35:34 Maintenance: Shut engine down after running for two hrs. engine hrs @ 318, batteries @ 96 %. referr @15/23 F. Still running the generator to keep both waterpumps going. Keel tank is it 5/8 and stbd tank is empty. Generator hrs @ 152.8

27-Jan-2002 11:05:14 16 05.229 N 35 27.264 W 283 M 7.6

16.24 W 5.8 6.2 23.9 017 M 25.6

035 M 73.40

473.109 278 M 282 M 012 M -31.025 7.5 62:49:33 167SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

27-Jan-2002 14:05:14 16 00.532 N 35 48.368 W 267 M 6.5

16.35 W 5.4 5.4 22.0 027 M 25.9

039 M 73.40

452.376 279 M 282 M 013 M -28.611 6.3 71:40:33

27-Jan-2002 14:32:49 Maintenance: Shut the generator down (156.8 hrs). Keel water tank @ 7/8 and stbd tank empty. Batteries are @ 97 %

27-Jan-2002 17:05:14 15 54.263 N 36 09.032 W 282 M 7.2

16.46 W 5.6 6.5 20.5 043 M 25.0

057 M 77.00

431.852 279 M 282 M 013 M -24.554 7.2 60:04:05

27-Jan-2002 18:05:14 15 52.505 N 36 16.238 W 280 M 7.8

14.79 W 5.2 6.3 14.9 055 M 21.1

070 M 77.00

424.753 277 M 281 M 012 M -23.555 7.8 54:42:04

27-Jan-2002 20:05:14 15 47.139 N 36 37.990 W 278 M 7.3

16.50 W 5.5 6.1 19.4 034 M 23.5

050 M 75.20

403.317 279 M 282 M 014 M -20.453 7.3 55:06:52

27-Jan-2002 20:57:02 1800-21000 hrs watch, changed time zones one more time.

Spagetti dinner and a full moon night. We are definetily back in the trade wind zone. Apparent wind has been around 18 knots for most of the day. The waves are not as big (4-6 feet) but they are fast and furious. Just a minute ago, a roller picked us up and turned us almost 90 degrees on our own axes while throwing a bunch of water in the cockpit. Luckily I was our to harm's way sitting in the companionway entrance. The ocean makes the 35,000 lbs vessel dance like a little cork on top of the water. Good thing we don't 168SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 have to do any more hand steering. Rudy has been holding our course compensating every wave coming his way. Time for me to tighten the lee cloth on my bunk and let the waves put me to sleep. Peter B. p.s. almost forgot to mention that I beat the chess computer, which

I bought in Las Palmas, for the first time yesterday. Now, every move he makes, he 'thinks' about it forever, making the matches almost as long as a football game.

27-Jan-2002 22:05:14 15 44.375 N 36 51.618 W 274 M 6.6

16.50 W 6.4 5.6 17.5 049 M 22.6

061 M 75.20

389.962 280 M 282 M 014 M -19.083 6.6 59:25:27

27-Jan-2002 23:59:29 2100-2400 watch full of rollers. Always there. Wind is

12-14 apparent. Battery at 85%. Adjusted the stretched fan belt on the alt again this afternoon. Seems to be the wrong size and it keeps shedding rubber and not gripping the alt pulley like it should. TP

28-Jan-2002 00:05:14 15 41.983 N 37 04.571 W 271 M 6.0

16.73 W 6.0 4.6 16.1 044 M 20.7

056 M 75.20

377.296 280 M 280 M 017 M 0.050 5.9 63:29:55 28-Jan-2002 02:05:14 15 39.246 N 37 17.101 W 268 M 6.3

16.50 W 8.0 4.5 15.1 050 M 20.5

061 M 75.20

364.992 280 M 280 M 017 M 0.944 6.2 58:50:35

28-Jan-2002 03:44:58 0200-0400 hrs, quiet watch. Wind is not as strong as it was during my last watch. Consequently it shifted a little more towards

E. I adjusted Rudy a bit and our speed is still well over 6 knots.

We are now close to our destination latitude. So if the wind is not 169SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 all that strong, we will be able to go more on a beam reach, which will make for a faster ride. I have lost count of the days that we have not seen any ships. But we can add another one to the book. A little more then two days to our half way point between the Cape

Verde Islands and St. Lucia and exactly 2000 nm away from Lagos,

Portugal, which puts us almost at the 2/3-mark of our trip after 16

1/2 days at sea. Batteries holding up well @ 81%, but referr seems to have problems (28/38 F) with the warmer water temps which are now up to 76 F from 56 F in Lagos. Peter B. 28-Jan-2002 04:05:14 15 37.814 N 37 30.083 W 279 M 6.7

16.84 W 5.0 5.0 17.4 048 M 22.3

062 M 75.20

352.409 280 M 280 M 017 M 0.495 6.7 52:45:37 28-Jan-2002 05:49:4

28-Jan-2002 05:50:10 For the 0400-0600 watch SATORI is broadreaching at 6.2 knts

290M with single reef in main and full genny. Wind is out of ENE at

18knts. I will check the BoeShield spray to see if it is good for belts. Seems with ole Brownie, I use to spray her alt belt with

"belt dressing" which smelled like WD40. Still getting some rollers that causes all sorts of clanging, clunking sounds down below. Even so, sleeping is easy. And battery at 79%. Cape Verde to St Lucia is approx 2,100 NMiles; from where we are to St Lucia is approx

1,400 miles. So we have traveled about 700 NMiles (33% of the distance) form Cape Verde using about 25% of our fuel. Hopefully, at the halfway point we will have at least 60% of our fuel left. TP

28-Jan-2002 06:05:14 15 37.536 N 37 42.791 W 290 M 5.7

16.50 W 6.4 4.5 13.8 052 M 17.5

068 M 75.20

340.227 279 M 279 M 016 M -0.154 5.6 61:05:24 170SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

28-Jan-2002 08:05:14 15 37.529 N 37 55.279 W 288 M 5.9

16.94 W 7.0 4.5 6.7 058 M 11.4

082 M 75.20

328.296 280 M 280 M 017 M -1.949 5.9 56:07:01

28-Jan-2002 09:11:36 Started engine (318hrs) to charge batteries (76%) at 0910 hrs. Belt tension looks good. Coolong reefer (34/44F) and making water. TP 28-Jan-2002 10:20:29 Started genset 1015 hrs, battery at 87%, genset 157 hrs, mainly to make water. TP 28-Jan-2002 11:05:14 15 37.009 N 38 14.525 W 297 M 6.2

16.89 W 0.0 4.8 14.3 062 M 18.6

078 M 75.20

309.856 279 M 280 M 016 M -4.188 5.9 52:05:21

0900-1200 watch, just another (Mon-)day in the office.

Washed all standing rigging and lines from black dust, polished the aft rail and Rudy, and nothing but lots of sun and deep, deep, ... deep blue water. Lost our lucky fishing lure (bad Peter-knot!).

Rigged another one and had a couple of hits but nothing stuck so far. I guess we are back to the meat routine for supper. Peter B.

28-Jan-2002 14:05:14 15 38.309 N 38 31.813 W 299 M 5.5

17.06 W 10.9 4.5 10.1 072 M 14.4

088 M 75.20

293.564 278 M 280 M 016 M -7.925 5.1 57:18:48 28-Jan-2002 15:18:41 Today was wash rags day during the 1200-1500 watch, both dish rags as well as cockpit polishing rags. We made a little progress toward replenishing our water supply, running the genset and watermaker til 1500 hrs, a total of about 6 hrs of battery charging and water making. Batteries up to 92% and keel tank is full of water and stb is about 1/16 full. Still sailing with genny 171SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

and single reefed main, wind 12knts true out of the ENE. Skies are mostly clear, temp ~80F, and seas 3-4 ft. TP28-Jan-2002 17:05:14

15 40.923 N 38 48.124 W 285 M 4.9 17.11 W 9.6

4.1 8.4 061 M 12.4 077 M

77.00 278.474 277 M 280 M 014

M -12.806 4.8 57:38:47 28-Jan-2002 20:05:14 15 43.705 N 39 06.237 W 281 M 5.3

16.90 W 0.0 4.3 11.4 049 M 15.2

065 M 75.20

261.821 276 M 280 M 013 M -18.084 5.2 49:52:29 28-Jan-2002 20:56:35 1800-2100 hrs watch: 76 F, a full moon above big puffy clouds and a gentle breeze from behind pushing us a long at 5.5. knots. This must be heaven! We continue our East to West crossing under nearly perfect conditions and have already started to talk about how all this will have to end way to soon. However, we have yet to hit our half way mark between the Cape Verde Islands and St.

Lucia. So I am looking forward to more good times to come. Full

Genoa, half Main and Rudy at the helm. Batteries @ 91% Peter B. 28-Jan-2002 23:05:14 15 43.221 N 39 23.054 W 282 M 5.7

17.21 W 0.0 4.6 13.3 051 M 17.4

066 M 75.20

245.856 275 M 280 M 013 M -19.926 5.6 43:31:06 28-Jan-2002 23:52:43 2100-2400 hrs watch was uneventful with no anomalies.

SATORI slicing thru the 4-5 ft seas at 6.2 knts with a 22 knt true wind. She is still flying a single reefed main, full genny, and topped with her tricolor ligth. For all the ships we have seem lately, we could be saving the amps. But you never know what migth pop up over the horizon. I did see an airplane heading north to our port side. Maybe the plane saw our tricolor light; I could see his 172SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 red light (port side). Hate to wake Frank here at midnight and alas he is already awake. TP 29-Jan-2002 02:05:14 15 42.355 N 39 41.437 W 287 M 5.7

17.27 W 0.0 4.7 11.0 060 M 15.4

075 M 77.00

228.371 275 M 280 M 012 M -21.581 5.6 40:57:41 29-Jan-2002 03:45:47 0200-0400 hrs; MOTS (more of the same). Perfect night and perfect downwind sailing condions. This is what I always picture the southern Pacific ocean to be like: 75 F, 15 knots and waves

3-4 feet with a bright full moon above the mast head. Said 'good bye' to Papa. Peter B. 29-Jan-2002 05:05:14 15 42.671 N 39 59.248 W 305 M 5.9

16.89 W 7.0 5.0 13.5 063 M 17.1

081 M 77.00

211.741 273 M 280 M 010 M -24.305 5.0 42:19:19 29-Jan-2002 05:52:13 0400-0600 watch almost complete with truly MOTS of the last

12 hours. Everything is in order. TC on and Rudy working the helm.

TP 29-Jan-2002 08:05:14 15 45.055 N 40 17.450 W 296 M 6.2

16.89 W 6.7 5.1 16.0 044 M 18.8

062 M 75.20

195.390 271 M 280 M 008 M -29.108 5.6 34:42:06 29-Jan-2002 09:23:18 Maintenance: started the engine to charge Batteries (81%) and continue making water (Keel full & stbd 1/16). Engine hrs @

320, Generator hrs @ 162. 29-Jan-2002 11:05:14 15 44.942 N 40 35.571 W 308 M 6.0

17.41 W 6.4 4.9 14.1 080 M 18.6

094 M 77.00

178.627 270 M 269 M 018 M 2.833 4.7 37:37:13 29-Jan-2002 14:05:14 15 48.763 N 40 54.240 W 299 M 6.4

16.89 W 6.7 4.7 10.9 078 M 16.3 173SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

093 M 75.20

162.847 266 M 269 M 015 M -6.625 5.4 29:59:48 29-Jan-2002 14:10:59 0900-1200 hrs watch: not much to report. I did a bunch of lundry (all whites). If somebody would take a picture of Satori right now with all the whites hanging of the life lines, it would make for a good detergent commercial. Skies are blue with a few clouds. Everybody is catching up on their tan. The wind has shiftet towards the east which has brought our heading above 300 degrees (St. Lucia is at 275). We decided to stay on this tack because it is upwind from our destination and we can always make up the difference by heading downwind. No change in sails. Peter B. 29-Jan-2002 17:05:14 15 52.165 N 41 14.587 W 297 M 6.8

17.48 W 7.5 5.0 15.6 076 M 21.3

089 M 75.20

146.045 263 M 269 M 011 M -16.181 5.6 25:51:29 29-Jan-2002 20:05:14 15 56.756 N 41 34.939 W 298 M 6.2

17.51 W 4.5 5.0 16.5 071 M 21.2

083 M 75.20

1125.028 285 M 285 M 017 M -5.111 6.0 186:39:32 29-Jan-2002 21:49:02 1800-2200 hrs watch: Well, we let the big one get away. A bull dolphin had decided that he was liking my lure. Only the set up (40 lbs test) was to wimpy to match his strength. A couple of beautiful jumps of the big fish and he was gone. It was fun to watch him while it lasted though. Frank and I rebuilt the lures with a much stronger leader and continue to hope for the big catch.

Country fried chicken and a lot of good talking made up for most of my watch. No major changes in the conditions. However, we tacked after dinner because the wind has slowly moved to ESE. Should try to use the full main tomorrow when we are back on our normal tack.

Still keeping good pace at about 130 nm per day. Having a constant 174SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

current of at least on knot in our favor does not hurt. Finally got the stbd water tank to almost half full. Batteries are at 85% and referr at 21/36F. Peter B. 29-Jan-2002 23:05:14 15 46.791 N 41 48.977 W 254 M 5.2

16.90 W 6.8 4.1 10.4 103 M 15.2

093 M 75.20

114.059 258 M 257 M 017 M 0.684 5.2 21:53:55 29-Jan-2002 23:52:36 0900-2400 MOTS with SATORI within 2NM of being back on track to our intermediate waypoint on the way to St Lucia. Course is

235M. Plenty of light outside due to the good ole moon and a few bright stars. I do miss the blanket of stars that we can see when the moon is hiding. We are on a latitude line of ~15 N which is right in line with the north coast of Honduras in Central America and the Phillipines in the far east. I do believe that this is the furtherest south that I have ever been. It is feeling warmer and warmer. TP 30-Jan-2002 02:05:14 15 32.319 N 42 00.151 W 228 M 5.8

16.89 W 5.0 4.5 14.2 088 M 19.0

077 M 77.00

97.901 262 M 257 M 022 M 7.912 4.8 20:18:14 30-Jan-2002 04:00:37 0200-0400 hrs watch - big event of the watch: I got to talk to Kathie, only we got cut off because I ran out of battery power. It is exciting to be in the middle of the ocean and talk to her as if it was next door. No major news in Ft. Lauderdale. Miss

Carol is leaving early in the morning to start making her track towards meeting us in St. Lucia. Wind and weather continue to be moderate out of the east. Will change tacks at daylight again.

Peter B. 30-Jan-2002 05:05:14 15 19.380 N 42 11.634 W 236 M 5.9

17.69 W 8.1 4.6 12.2 088 M 17.4 175SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

078 M 77.00

82.731 268 M 258 M 027 M 13.667 5.0 16:32:36 30-Jan-2002 05:52:21 0400-0600 watch MOTS; warm wind, smooth sailing, whoops, we just got hit with a big wave. Glad I just moved our of the cockpit.

The periodic motion of the sea is predictable but there is always that rebel wave that just does not follow the others. It jostles and jolts. Batteries at 77%, reefer at 29/46F. TP 30-Jan-2002 08:05:14 15 09.684 N 42 24.356 W 313 M 7.0

17.74 W 4.4 5.8 17.9 080 M 22.8

094 M 75.20

1075.886 287 M 287 M 018 M -1.045 6.3 170:36:37 30-Jan-2002 11:05:14 15 15.175 N 42 44.706 W 305 M 7.2

16.89 W 6.7 6.1 20.2 067 M 24.8

081 M 75.20

1056.352 286 M 286 M 016 M -8.275 6.8 155:49:05 30-Jan-2002 12:43:31 Maintenance: started engine, batteries are at 74%, and making water, keel tank at 7/8 and stbd at 1/2. Refeer at 33/46 F. 30-Jan-2002 12:47:16 0900-1200 hrs watch: ship ho! and the watchman did not even see it. TP pointed a freighter out just about 4 miles to our port quarters headed SE, after I had just finished my morning shower in the cockpit. The freighter must have been traveling fast, because he disappeared as fast over the horizon as he had shown up. Seas are definitely pumping again today with wind well over 20 knots. Frank and I jibed to a starboard tack early this morning, so we are headed west again. Waves are also back to between 6 & 10 feet, and if the right one hits us, it is time for a saltwater shower in the cockpit.

Second consecutive day of laundry. Today it is time for colored.

Another fish went off the hook but we are still trying. Peter B. 30-Jan-2002 13:06:40 Maintenance: Pumped bilge out after letting her slosh for 24 176SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 hrs with JOY as the detergent. Seems to have a little oil residue on the surface which I am trying to break down with detergent so we can pump it all out with the bilge water. Bilge pump is off so I will let it slosh another 24 hrs. TP 30-Jan-2002 14:05:14 15 16.342 N 43 06.427 W 291 M 7.1

17.79 W 5.3 5.8 21.4 060 M 26.4

072 M 77.00

1035.430 286 M 287 M 017 M -11.422 7.1 146:09:44 30-Jan-2002 16:49:37 Maintenance: shut Generator down. Batteries @ 100%, referr at 10/23 F, Generator hrs 168.2, Engine hrs @ 323, keel water tank full, stbd water tank 1/2 , port fuel tank 1/2, stbd fuel tank 7/8. 30-Jan-2002 17:05:14 15 20.133 N 43 27.646 W 305 M 7.3

16.89 W 4.7 6.0 17.3 076 M 22.8

090 M 77.00

1015.077 285 M 286 M 016 M -17.038 6.9 147:18:02 30-Jan-2002 20:05:14 15 24.971 N 43 48.409 W 315 M 7.2

17.82 W 10.5 5.9 15.3 077 M 20.0

095 M 77.00

995.234 286 M 287 M 016 M -23.606 6.2 159:28:32 30-Jan-2002 21:16:06 1900-2100 hrs watch: wind and waves continue to run fast.

It is a weird set up though. Even though the wind continues to blow hard out of ENE, the waves are running North to South. They continue to run against our quarters which makes the bow try to point north. Rudy is doing all he can to bring the bow back and keeping us on course. It is a pretty bumpy ride, but we are making good speed (7.5 knots over the ground). We are past the halfway mark between Cape Verdes and St. Lucia. Less then 1,000 nm to go.

Alles in Ordnung. Peter B. 30-Jan-2002 23:05:14 15 30.810 N 44 09.024 W 311 M 7.3

17.80 W 6.4 6.1 9.1 113 M 16.2

121 M 75.20 177SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

975.627 285 M 287 M 016 M -31.113 6.6 148:13:18 31-Jan-2002 00:10:15 2100-2400 midnight watch has been rough riding with strong wind and waves. Rudy is having a hard time with the south bound waves pushing the nose of SATORI north, the wind hitting the main is over powering the genny, causing Rudy to work extra hard and the boat cork screws thru the water. If the wind is still blowing this hard in the morning, we will reef the main further or drop it all together. TP 31-Jan-2002 02:05:14 15 39.127 N 44 30.109 W 303 M 8.0

17.79 W 5.5 6.5 17.2 089 M 24.2

100 M 77.00

955.770 285 M 287 M 015 M -41.055 7.6 125:54:19 31-Jan-2002 03:54:06 0200-400 hrs, took the main down to help balance the sails and Rudy with his steering. Flying just the Geni. Much quieter ride. Wind is still out of ENE changing frequently from 15 to 24 knots. Heading and speed are still good at 285 and 6 knots.

Batteries keeping well at 91%. Peter B. 31-Jan-2002 05:05:14 15 39.419 N 44 49.132 W 287 M 6.5

17.84 W 5.0 5.5 12.3 073 M 18.0

084 M 77.00

937.501 284 M 287 M 015 M -42.979 6.5 144:59:51 31-Jan-2002 05:53:43 0400-0600 hrs, all is smooth, SATORI and Rudy are now taking the waves and wind in stride. The wind is warm and we seem to have about at 1 knt favorable current. TP 31-Jan-2002 08:05:14 15 41.328 N 45 09.604 W 298 M 6.9

17.79 W 5.3 5.5 29.5 058 M 33.5

068 M 77.00

917.947 284 M 287 M 015 M -46.577 6.7 136:57:42 31-Jan-2002 11:05:14 15 42.393 N 45 30.667 W 282 M 7.3

17.79 W 7.4 5.5 21.2 065 M 27.3 178SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

074 M 77.00

897.786 284 M 287 M 015 M -49.371 7.3 123:23:53 31-Jan-2002 12:23:36 0900-1200 hrs watch: 3rd day of laundry! I am done. From here on out, I am wearing nothing but my bathing suit and that gets washed every morning during the cockpit shower. This day might turn out to be a record run, eventhough we are just flying the Geni.

Everything seems to be more in sink - the wind (15-20 knots), the waves (6-10 feet), our course (bearing 290 degrees West), and the current (about 1.5 knots in our favour). It all adds up to about 7 knots over the ground. The weather is also still spectacular. One could thing this is the hight of summer and not the last day in

January. We are all taking it in stride with each having their own thoughts on how this journey will end way to soon. Time for my

Siesta. Peter B. 31-Jan-2002 14:05:14 15 41.402 N 45 51.083 W 277 M 6.5

17.86 W 8.8 4.7 12.3 067 M 18.2

077 M 77.00

878.110 284 M 287 M 015 M -50.070 6.4 137:02:50 31-Jan-2002 17:05:14 15 39.887 N 46 09.783 W 280 M 5.9

17.80 W 6.4 4.8 8.8 086 M 14.6

092 M 77.00

860.044 284 M 287 M 014 M -50.086 5.9 145:45:51

31-Jan-2002 18:16:35 Maintenance: Engine hrs 324. Batteries at 77%. Reefer

35/46F. Alt output 198 amps on startup; no apparent slippage running on backup Powermax regulator (FORWARD). Running Spectra/DC

Frig. 31-Jan-2002 20:05:14 15 38.540 N 46 29.953 W 305 M 5.9

17.87 W 7.8 4.9 13.4 083 M 18.3

095 M 77.00

840.575 284 M 284 M 018 M -0.530 5.5 151:36:05 179SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

31-Jan-2002 21:04:51 Maintenance: shut engine down at 2000 hrs. Batteries back up to 93% and referr at 13/23 F. Engine stbd tank just under 1/2.

Keel water tank 9/10. BATTERY GAIN 16% OR 8% PER HOUR WITH POWERMAX

TWO-FORWARD.

1800-2100 hrs watch: windy sunset and rice & beans dinner in the cockpit. Put Rudy back in charge after shutting the engine down. Very dark night with a waning moon waiting behind the horizon. Lots of stars (2 shooting stars) and a Genoa that is pulling us closer and closer to our target. Alles in Ordnung Herr

Kapitaen. Peter B. 31-Jan-2002 23:05:14 15 40.137 N 46 48.181 W 296 M 6.0

17.80 W 7.6 5.1 16.8 070 M 21.5

082 M 77.00

823.196 283 M 284 M 017 M -4.540 5.9 139:39:38 31-Jan-2002 23:29:34 2100-2400 watch started out dark and then the moon rose only to hide behind a big, black cloud that chased SATORI and is bringing us a little rain shower. Wind is 24knts from the ENE; Rudy is doing fine and seems to like the strong wind and rain. I ducked in out of the rain to make this note; had to hang a towel over the companionway to block the rain. If it continues I will drag out the hatch boards. Other than that, all is in order. TP 01-Feb-2002 02:05:14 15 40.908 N 47 06.147 W 284 M 6.4

17.85 W 4.2 5.3 17.5 070 M 23.1

079 M 75.20

806.017 283 M 284 M 017 M -7.685 6.4 125:34:54 01-Feb-2002 04:10:33 0200-0400 hrs watch: The first time I woke up tonight was right around midnight when Tom and Frank were doing their exchange at the helm. I was tucked away in my warm and dry bunk when all I heard outside was wind and rain. And I don't mean just rain. It 180SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

sounded like a major bust, South Florida style. It was a great feeling, sort of like sitting inside the car while riding through the carwash. And a wash is exactly what Satori needed after sailing for the last 3 weeks. We have been trying to keep the deck somewhat clean. But Sun and especially salt have a way of eating away at anything they come in contact with, even stainless steel and chrome.

After catching a couple more good carwash-z's, it was time for my watch. Things had dried up but not slowed down. I couldn't help myself from feeling that everything was in a big race to get to the

Antillles; the wind, the waves, the clouds, and Satori right in the middle of it all. It was great fun. But, then again, it just made me realize the faster we go, the sooner the fun is going to end. My finish line prediction for the big race: Wind first, Clouds second,

Waves third, and then us. Oh well, suits me just fine. Back to my dry bunk. Peter B. 01-Feb-2002 05:05:14 15 40.818 N 47 25.510 W 279 M 6.1

17.79 W 4.5 5.5 12.1 075 M 17.8

083 M 77.00

787.434 283 M 284 M 017 M -10.145 6.1 130:04:20 01-Feb-2002 05:25:30 Approaching the end of the 0400-0600 watch. This ending is dryer than the end of the previous watch when I got drenched by a squall line moving NE to SW faster than we were going. Needless to say it caught us and zoomed past. Frank turned on the radar and it appeared to be three fairly small cells but was a Force 6 on the

Beaufort scale (about 24-28 knots). I realize that foul weather gear only works if you use it as an outfit! I did not bother to retrieve my yellow fisherman looking foul weather cap from the locker. I was wearing the rest of the outfit (which I normally do as protection from the dampness from the spray and dew). WIth the 181SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

rain coming down in sheets, without the hat, my jacket acted as a funnel around the neck, dumping in wave after wave of driving rain straight into my long handle underwear. All in the excitng life of being on SATORI deep in blue water. All systems are in order, Rudy with his heavy metal jacket is steering and the batteries that we watch so closely (so that we can feed the likes of this little computer) are at 80% and the reefer is cold. I will check the barometer when it gets daylight to see if it is falling or is this just an isolated little squall line. Carol arrived in St Lucia last night. She reports that the island is lush with greenery, beautiful beaches, and friendly people. We are showing our arrival in approx six days at the rate we are moving right now. Our course is 298M, speed 6 knts. TP 01-Feb-2002 08:05:14 15 42.416 N 47 45.018 W 296 M 7.4

17.79 W 7.1 6.0 20.1 064 M 25.4

078 M 77.00

768.869 283 M 284 M 017 M -14.251 7.2 106:56:51 01-Feb-2002 11:05:14 15 45.717 N 48 04.689 W 302 M 6.5

17.79 W 7.9 5.3 18.9 085 M 24.4

094 M 75.20

750.338 282 M 284 M 016 M -20.024 6.1 122:50:07 01-Feb-2002 13:07:13 0900-1200 watch: First off, the 12 footers are back! It is still an impressive site to see these big waves come up behind us, rise up and then disappear under Satori's stern while giving us a

(sometimes not so gentle) shove. Some of these waves break right before they reach us, which gives a spectacular view through the deep turquoise color of the water against the rising sun. Wow! The wind was blowing over 20 knots, so we decided to do a little test exercise with our storm sail. After a couple of hours, we had it 182SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 all figured out and she was flying fine. TP just has to get some stronger sheets for it (5/8 ") when we get to port. Sun continues to bear down and make everything warm (hot!) and beautiful. Staying down below with a high possibility of naptime, watch man Peter B. 01-Feb-2002 14:05:14 15 47.693 N 48 23.180 W 291 M 7.1

17.79 W 4.3 5.0 26.2 070 M 31.9

079 M 75.20

732.842 282 M 284 M 016 M -24.322 7.0 104:33:25 01-Feb-2002 17:05:14 15 48.894 N 48 41.292 W 295 M 6.3

17.79 W 6.9 5.1 16.0 062 M 20.4

076 M 77.00

715.649 281 M 284 M 016 M -27.788 6.1 116:34:02 01-Feb-2002 17:16:11 There is human life around. Saw a big tanker on my 3 to 6pm watch. Crossed us like 2 miles ahead and seemed to be on its way to

Brasil. FV 01-Feb-2002 20:05:14 15 49.483 N 49 02.132 W 296 M 7.5

17.74 W 4.3 6.2 9.3 088 M 16.3

101 M 77.00

695.798 281 M 284 M 015 M -30.967 7.2 95:59:52 01-Feb-2002 22:15:11 1800-2200 hrs watch: I did not really get to watch topside until after dinner around 2000 hrs. With all the rollers around, it has become quiet a shore to cook. But judging by the happy faces around the dinner table it was all worth it. Everything takes more energy with Satori rolling around from one side to the other.

Amazingly we are still averaging more then 6 knots. Skies are dark sprinkled with stars. Need a flashlight just to find your way around the cockpit. No other major occurrences. Rudy is trying to keep up with the waves while I will try to catch some sleep. Peter

B. 01-Feb-2002 23:05:14 15 49.945 N 49 20.477 W 246 M 7.1

17.72 W 6.7 5.6 19.7 095 M 26.1 183SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

088 M 77.00

678.332 281 M 284 M 015 M -33.684 5.8 116:23:32 01-Feb-2002 23:59:48 This 2100-2400 watch started dark and windy with Peter and me doing a gybe to change our course back toward St Lucia since the wind had clocked and we were heading further north. We are heading about 245M which is a little south of our bearing of 280M to St

Lucia but we are well within our envelope for a sailboat and for the

672NMiles left to go. Wind seems strong at 25knts true. But is it dry tonight!!! We had southern style fish for dinner. It was good but we are enduring Peter's engagement to Kathie and the fact that he is in love. According to him, that is what makes his batter so salty!! But it is good anyway. Talked to Carolena and she is getting ready for our arrival. Time to wake ole Frank. TP 02-Feb-2002 02:05:14 15 37.676 N 49 36.234 W 256 M 6.2

17.71 W 5.4 4.8 21.6 128 M 25.9

118 M 77.00

661.848 281 M 284 M 016 M -23.522 5.6 118:27:40 02-Feb-2002 03:56:42 0200-0400 MOTS, MOTS, MOTS... made some tea and won a game of chess against the computer. Still headed SW, but we already made up half of our cross track error and when we tack in the morning, we should be right back on track. Wave action seems a little lighter on this tack. Peter B. 02-Feb-2002 05:05:14 15 25.467 N 49 51.787 W 256 M 7.3

17.79 W 3.8 6.1 16.6 117 M 22.6

105 M 77.00

645.704 282 M 284 M 017 M -13.362 6.5 99:28:30 02-Feb-2002 05:48:50 A strong north wind (gusts up to 34knts), dark clouds playing tag with the moon, and a good 7.2 knts hurling us toward our destination made these two hours fly by. Our heading is 250M, skies 184SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 ar PC, and the temp feels about 75F. We are about 10NM north of our line to St Lucia. Rudy amazes me in how well he can keep control of

SATORI when she is hit by some of these fast moving, breaking rollers. He is our buddy. TP 02-Feb-2002 08:05:14 15 13.110 N 50 08.016 W 249 M 6.5

17.69 W 9.5 4.9 20.6 111 M 25.8

101 M 77.00

629.047 283 M 283 M 017 M -3.104 5.3 117:47:30 02-Feb-2002 11:05:14 15 01.902 N 50 24.622 W 259 M 7.1

17.79 W 3.8 5.3 20.4 115 M 26.4

106 M 77.00

612.263 284 M 284 M 018 M 6.009 6.4 95:26:44 02-Feb-2002 14:05:14 14 53.071 N 50 42.166 W 259 M 6.3

17.80 W 6.4 4.6 17.6 120 M 22.8

110 M 78.80

594.832 285 M 284 M 019 M 12.701 5.7 104:33:12 02-Feb-2002 17:05:14 14 44.252 N 51 00.414 W 269 M 7.0

17.79 W 6.4 5.3 10.9 120 M 17.2

108 M 77.00

576.805 286 M 285 M 018 M 4.810 6.7 86:13:09 02-Feb-2002 20:05:14 14 38.461 N 51 20.448 W 260 M 6.4

17.56 W 4.2 5.3 15.7 111 M 21.5

102 M 77.00

557.229 286 M 285 M 018 M 8.779 5.8 96:32:21 02-Feb-2002 21:56:03 1800-2200 hrs, no ships, no moonlight, nothing! Only an early dinner (chicken penne) and a long cockpit talk. Life is good.

Peter B. 02-Feb-2002 23:05:14 14 30.397 N 51 37.870 W 268 M 6.3

17.79 W 7.3 4.8 15.7 080 M 22.0

082 M 78.80

540.163 287 M 285 M 019 M 15.260 6.0 90:16:19 03-Feb-2002 00:21:10 2100-2400 watch has been pleasant with 18knts true wind, 185SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

warm air of about 75F, clear skies, seas 5-6 ft, and a call to Carol on St Lucia. She is at Le Sport Hotel and enjoying the food and activies. She will move to a hotel by the marina on Wed which may be our arrival date, Thursday at the latest (at least according to our superb navigator-Peter B). Today we took a page from Beth

Leonards book about their circumnavigation in a Shannon 37 (SILK) and how they were able to use the main boom (poor man's pole) to pole out the clew of the genny. We tried it and had both the yankee and genny flying wing and wing at about 8 knts SOG with Rudy doing the steering. I was surprised at how well wing and wing worked and especially pleased with Rudy's ability to handle the steering. True downwind (straight over the stern or 180degrees) creates the lowest apparent wind of any point of sail which is what Rudy depends on the steer. Well, Frank is really sawing some logs. Peter gave me extra sleep time before this watch so I have let Frank have an extra 40 winks. Adios and good night. TP 03-Feb-2002 02:05:14 14 24.218 N 51 55.200 W 269 M 6.1

17.80 W 4.9 4.7 14.6 120 M 20.0

111 M 78.80

523.291 287 M 285 M 020 M 19.909 5.8 90:52:45 03-Feb-2002 05:05:14 14 19.576 N 52 10.969 W 257 M 5.9

17.79 W 8.0 4.7 10.7 079 M 16.6

078 M 78.80

507.987 288 M 287 M 018 M 1.570 5.1 99:52:51 03-Feb-2002 05:40:03 0400-0600 watch-no traffic-COG 270M, speed 5.8knts, wind 18 knts true, seas 3-4 ft, pc lots of stars and a waning moon. 500NM to St Lucia slightly south of west. TP 03-Feb-2002 08:05:14 14 13.930 N 52 26.984 W 265 M 5.4

17.79 W 7.3 4.4 9.6 073 M 15.0

078 M 77.00 186SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

492.482 288 M 287 M 019 M 6.516 5.0 98:26:41 03-Feb-2002 11:05:14 14 11.835 N 52 44.657 W 283 M 5.0

17.39 W 6.4 4.2 12.5 131 M 17.0

123 M 77.00

475.370 288 M 287 M 018 M 7.891 4.9 96:13:11 03-Feb-2002 14:27:27 14 10.583 N 52 51.959 W 286 M 5.1

17.30 W 4.4 3.9 12.1 076 M 16.7

085 M 78.80

468.307 288 M 287 M 018 M 8.850 5.1 92:26:35

03-Feb-2002 13:19:32 Maintenance: Engine hrs 330, genset 168, back to #1

Powermax regulator (AFT) which seems ok-intial chg amps at 198 and

140 after about 3 min. Cleaned bilge out by flooding from engine seacock. So much debris that we had to clean and prime hand and electric bilge pumps. Highwater pump tested ok; West Marine High

Water alarm does not seem to work; does not appear to have power so will find and check fuse. TP

03-Feb-2002 16:17:14 Maintenance: Ran engine three hours, battery at 93% so we gained from 66% to 93% or 27% or 9% per hour (need to compare

PowerMax One -aft- with the forward PowerMax if we note results in the log), reefer 10/22F, water tanks at 3/4 and 1/2.

03-Feb-2002 16:28:20 14 13.085 N 53 22.079 W 266 M 5.5

17.40 W 6.6 4.8 10.6 074 M 16.0

078 M 77.00

439.083 288 M 287 M 018 M 5.227 5.1 85:49:56

03-Feb-2002 19:28:20 14 09.815 N 53 39.065 W 273 M 6.1

17.39 W 0.0 5.1 11.6 120 M 17.3

111 M 77.00

423.867 289 M 287 M 019 M 8.373 5.9 71:38:48 03-Feb-2002 21:08:05 187SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

1800-2100 hrs, who would have thought that with merely 3 days to go, all we have to hope for is stronger wind. The trades have been nothing but good to us over the entire trip. However, today was nothing short of a perfect beach day: light breeze and lots of sun. After all, it was Sunday (our last on the boat) and we made the most of it. Frank even got his harmonica out to give a little backgroud to Joe Cocker and Robert Cray. Of course, being on a boat also means that there is always a project just around the corner. TP dug deep in to the bilge cleaning and I ended up taking the manual pump apart because it quit working. But all got fixed and it has been nothing but smooth sailing since. For the night, we decided to leave both headsails up and stay on our downwind pass as long as the conditions will permit it. The wind has been 15 knots or less, which turns Satori in to a giant cradle, rocking back in forth. Hopefully we will pick up some stronger winds tomorrow, which would give us a shot at reaching St. Lucia by Wednesday. For now, I will lie in our 51 foot fiberglass cradle and dream of sandy beaches. Peter B. 03-Feb-2002 22:28:20 14 03.597 N 53 56.637 W 269 M 6.5

17.07 W 6.4 5.2 15.6 125 M 21.2

115 M 78.80

407.000 289 M 287 M 019 M 14.041 6.1 66:59:19 03-Feb-2002 23:52:58 2100-2400 hrs watch has been under PC skies with mostly stars, gentle rolling ocean, seas 3-4 feet, temp a warm 78F. Talked with Carol on St Lucia where she is awaiting our arrival and making plans for everyone. Says Frank and Peter will enjoy hiking, especially in the rain forest. Also talked with Jared about UA athletics and he say state of Alabama is drafting legislation for laws within the state that will parallel NCAA rules to that 188SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 perpetrators can be held responsible. May be a model for other states. We take our football seriously!! SATORI is making 7 knts

SOG, heading 262M and will have to clock around to 290M over the next couple of days to make St Lucia and Rodney Bay. Frank did some great deli sandwiches for dinner so I am assured of a good sleep on a full tummy. Must go wake Frank and see if I have Sailor Moon or

Laura Croft?? TP 04-Feb-2002 00:55:22 This evening Peter would have bet that he never snores; right now he sounds like a couple of sawing companies. Besides the moon just came up. It is exactly cut in the middle and you can see only the lower half of it. Shortly before dawn we had a serious fish bite. When the reel started singing we all were down below and when I finally was up to hit the break, the reel was almost smoking. I don't know why it happened, but he took our second last lure (good thing we only have two more, maybe three days to go). FV 04-Feb-2002 01:28:20 13 56.861 N 54 15.469 W 269 M 6.9

17.39 W 4.7 5.0 13.8 119 M 20.1

109 M 78.80

389.035 290 M 287 M 020 M 20.216 6.4 60:57:18 04-Feb-2002 03:51:36 0200-0400 hrs, MOTS, MOTS, MOTS. Good wind now, right direction, and Satori cruising right along under the two headsails.

Why do we even need two masts, heavy duty furling booms, and

Main/Mizzen sails?? Ah right, to pole out the Geni. Sailing is wonderful! Batteries are holding up well (81%). We are using about

1% per hour while Rudy is doing all the hard work (and never sleeps or eats!). Good morning and good night, Peter B. 04-Feb-2002 04:28:20 13 50.858 N 54 34.790 W 260 M 6.8

16.91 W 7.5 5.5 13.7 095 M 20.3

090 M 78.80 189SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

370.677 291 M 287 M 021 M 25.678 5.8 63:23:03 04-Feb-2002 05:39:24 0400-0600 watch MOTS w/o ships or aircraft. Guess the traffic within the Caribbean is across the Caribbean sea to South and Central America and northwest to the US. Moon has waned to one half but still bright. Seas are 3-4 ft, wind out of the ENE at

18knts, heading is 260M, and SOG is 6.6knts. We are 360NMiles from

St Lucia. TP 04-Feb-2002 06:26:48 Tell you what, the longer this journey continues, the funnier it gets. When the captain turned over to me he said he was observing 5 mermaids trying to crawl up the stern, but they never made it! "You better keep an eye open" he said. "You can bet", I answered, "if they show up again, I will catch at least one of them." The other thing I experienced the first time ever is, that the moon is twisting on his nightly journey. When it came out around

1 am the cut off was absolutely parallel to the horizon. Some 5 hours later it stands in a 45 degree angle. So I ask you: is this because of earth- or because of moon rotation? FV04-Feb-2002

07:28:20 13 43.328 N 54 54.138 W 274 M 8.0

17.39 W 4.4 6.2 10.0 092 M 18.0

093 M 78.80

352.557 293 M 287 M 023 M 32.692 7.6 46:22:57 04-Feb-2002 10:28:20 13 39.632 N 55 15.368 W 271 M 6.8

17.39 W 7.3 5.4 11.6 121 M 17.9

110 M 78.80

332.404 294 M 293 M 018 M 1.350 6.3 52:43:07 04-Feb-2002 13:28:20 13 36.182 N 55 36.441 W 274 M 7.7

17.39 W 6.4 5.7 9.9 080 M 17.5

086 M 78.80

312.463 295 M 293 M 019 M 6.426 7.2 43:38:57 04-Feb-2002 14:00:31 started engine to charge refer (32/46F) and batteries (73%). 190SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

Also running both pumps on the water maker (keel tank just nder

3/4) 04-Feb-2002 16:28:20 13 36.537 N 55 59.005 W 289 M 7.0

16.51 W 4.4 5.6 9.0 112 M 16.0

111 M 77.00

290.666 294 M 292 M 018 M 7.879 7.0 41:36:21 04-Feb-2002 16:41:47 shut engine down. Batteries are at 94%, Keel water tank at

7/8 and referr at 15/25F. 04-Feb-2002 19:28:20 13 35.488 N 56 19.023 W 279 M 6.4

17.39 W 6.7 4.8 10.2 120 M 16.3

112 M 78.80

271.535 296 M 293 M 020 M 10.550 6.1 44:22:43 04-Feb-2002 20:52:34 1800-2100 hrs, warm caribean night watch. No moon, lots of stars and a good breeze to push us along at 6 knots. Almost 72 hrs under twin headsails and we are still right on line with our target.

Our total for the last 24hrs was almost 160nm, a best for this leg.

Landfall on Wednesday evening Rodney Harbor, St. Lucia is becoming more and more realistic, which would make our crossing from the

Canaries a 20-day trip (incl. an 8 hr pitstop in the Cape Verdes

Islands). Not bad! Carol already has a marina spot picked out for us. Had our next to last dinner in the cockpit and TP said is was to hot below deck to sleep. I guess will try my best. Peter B. 04-Feb-2002 22:28:20 13 32.399 N 56 38.094 W 280 M 6.0

16.31 W 6.4 4.6 8.6 071 M 14.1

083 M 78.80

253.685 296 M 292 M 020 M 15.196 5.8 43:54:39 05-Feb-2002 00:42:47 2100-2400hrs watch saw a few drops of rain from one little black cloud right above SATORI. Otherwise MOTS. Winds are up and down from 14 to 18 knts. COG is about 275M. TP 05-Feb-2002 01:28:20 13 28.417 N 56 57.739 W 282 M 6.8 191SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

17.39 W 6.4 4.8 19.4 143 M 25.0

133 M 77.00

235.589 298 M 293 M 022 M 20.802 6.6 35:54:51 05-Feb-2002 04:00:43 0200-0400 hrs, the watch started with winds slowing to under

12 knots, which made our twin headsail setup somewhat shaky. There just wasn't enough puff to keep them full. However, a little tightening of the Yankee sheet and a couple more knots of wind. and the loud bang from the collapsing sails dissappeard. We are back in business. Seas are fairly calm (3-4 feet) but still keep Satori on a constant roll from port to starboard and vice versa. Should make for a good sleeping motion. Peter B. 05-Feb-2002 04:28:20 13 27.753 N 57 16.938 W 288 M 6.3

17.39 W 6.4 4.8 12.0 139 M 17.7

129 M 78.80

217.428 299 M 293 M 023 M 23.103 6.2 35:04:21 05-Feb-2002 05:52:20 0400-0600 watch MOTS. Winds are having a hard time staying above 15knts. May have to roll up yankee and fly genny on a broad to beam reach to keep moving. TP 05-Feb-2002 07:28:20 13 26.196 N 57 35.453 W 271 M 6.2

17.39 W 8.0 5.5 7.7 089 M 13.9

090 M 77.00

200.210 301 M 293 M 025 M 26.255 5.4 37:02:15 05-Feb-2002 10:28:20 13 23.757 N 57 52.891 W 280 M 6.4

17.39 W 6.4 5.3 14.2 152 M 18.8

136 M 77.00

184.390 303 M 293 M 027 M 30.212 5.9 31:22:02 05-Feb-2002 12:28:20 0900-1200 hrs, eventful morning watch started with lots of sunshine no clouds and german style pancakes. At about 0930 hrs the fishing reel went off. Result: 15 lbs of fresh dolhin filet. It went so smooth, TP did not even start the video camera. Made cooked 192SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 pictures though. Cooked part of it as dolphin fingers for lunch and marinaded the rest for our last supper on board (if the wind holds up). Still no traffic. Peter B.

05-Feb-2002 13:28:20 13 24.013 N 58 10.446 W 299 M 6.4

15.77 W 7.6 4.8 10.1 128 M 16.5

124 M 78.80

167.909 303 M 292 M 027 M 31.522 6.4 26:20:06 05-Feb-2002 15:32:02 started engine. Wind has shifted all the way to SE (120) and slowed to under 12 knots. Charging batteries (75% and referr

35/46 F) and running water maker (keel tank at 3/4). Stbd fuel tank is at 3/4 and keel tank at 1/4. 05-Feb-2002 19:28:20 13 35.245 N 58 45.236 W 315 M 6.0

15.56 W 0.0 5.1 8.9 094 M 14.0

111 M 77.00

132.283 302 M 292 M 026 M 23.517 5.8 22:41:43 05-Feb-2002 21:15:00 1800-2100 hrs, after 3 weeks of solid sailing, we are now relying on the ol' iron horse to keep us in the hunt for a possible wednesday evening arrival. We are about 125 nm out from Rodney

Bay harbor in St. Lucia and need to maintain at least an average of

6 knots. The apparent wind is straight over our stern (ESE) and not enough to keep the sails full. Still, we are in the trade wind zone and the wind most likely will pick up again soon. Barbados is about

42 nm to port quarters but too far to spot anything. Our last dinner for this crossing was quiet fitting with fresh backed dolphin in the cockpit during sunset hour. Watermaker is still going strong.

Keel tank full and stbd tank at 1/2. No traffic to report and no clouds. Peter B.

05-Feb-2002 22:28:20 13 44.647 N 59 01.466 W 314 M 6.6

15.46 W 0.0 5.3 8.2 094 M 13.9 193SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

112 M 77.00

114.611 299 M 291 M 023 M 15.670 6.4 18:01:22

05-Feb-2002 23:53:44 0900-2400 watch is under pc skies, wind 12-15knts, motoring with 2/3 genny deployed, 313M at 6.7knts. Carol on St Lucia advises that it has rained all day there so we may be running into a local pertubation to the trade winds. Maybe by morning tbe winds will be back, Saw a low flying airplane that looked to be climbing from the

Barbados area. Watermaker has tanks at full and 3/4 full. TP

06-Feb-2002 01:28:20 13 53.104 N 59 19.134 W 307 M 6.1

15.35 W 7.1 5.0 1.1 260 M 5.4

136 M 78.80

96.022 297 M 291 M 021 M 8.914 6.0 15:58:05

06-Feb-2002 03:47:10 0200-0400 hrs, the night is warm and the winds are calm.

Sounds like the words to a slow dance, doesn't it? Well, that is exactly what it feels like while standing in the cockpit. With the waves reduced to less then 3 feet, the only thing that keeps us moving (other then the engine) are the constant little rollers that keep catching up with our stern. Satori takes it all in stride. To take a page out of Beth Leonard’s book, Satori's stern is swaying like the hips of a Southern Bell walking through crowd at a garden party. Meanwhile, I am standing in the cockpit, trying to keep my balance by mirroring Satori's movement, shifting my weight from foot to the other and slowly rolling my shoulders forward while the rest of the body follows the motion of my shoulders. I feel like a schoolboy leading his prom date in a slow dance to the tune of Air

Supply. Except, Satori is leading me. After all, she is MUCH bigger then I am. Peter B.

06-Feb-2002 04:28:20 13 59.015 N 59 38.262 W 303 M 6.8 194SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

17.40 W 0.0 5.8 13.0 077 M 18.4

093 M 78.80

76.691 297 M 293 M 021 M 4.849 6.8 11:19:32 06-Feb-2002 05:52:55 0400-0600hrs watch had two drizzles of rain; put hatch boards in companionway since wind (what little there is) is blowing over the stern. True wind still 12 knts, The engine is moving us at 6.4 knts toward St Lucia. Had a bite of Franks homemade bread for a snack. TP 06-Feb-2002 07:28:20 14 03.444 N 59 57.421 W 285 M 6.6

15.11 W 6.7 5.1 13.6 149 M 18.9

135 M 78.80

57.640 293 M 291 M 017 M 2.284 6.5 08:53:11 06-Feb-2002 10:28:20 14 09.847 N 60 14.915 W 316 M 6.3

14.99 W 6.6 5.1 4.9 114 M 11.0

126 M 78.80

13.736 318 M 318 M 015 M 0.029 6.3 02:11:04 06-Feb-2002 13:28:20 14 16.345 N 60 33.023 W 262 M 6.7

14.87 W 5.3 5.6 11.4 102 M 17.9

095 M 78.80

19.329 259 M 261 M 013 M -0.551 6.7 02:53:36 06-Feb-2002 16:28:20 14 09.207 N 60 53.149 W 255 M 8.2

14.72 W 266.4 6.8 12.6 160 M 15.6

128 M 78.80

3.530 260 M 264 M 010 M -0.267 8.2 00:25:56 06-Feb-2002 16:58:21 All lines secured!! We are here and it is a wonderful place to finish a great voyage: palmtrees, white beaches, carribean music and barbeque smoke in the air and lots of people with big smiles and island accents. Carol was here to greet us and we got our slot at pier # A48. It's time to go and have a cold one. Peter B. 07-Feb-2002 15:15:09 14 04.543 N 60 56.954 W 195SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

07-Feb-2002 15:15:24 Wow. We finally did it. Crossed the big Atlantic Ocean west to east (Newport RI to Lagos, Portugal) and then east to west

(Lagos to St Lucia in the Caribbean). A dream come true for TP.

Peter and Frank will now return to Fort Lauderdale and Berlin and

Carol and I will sail SATORI up the islands, into the Bahamas, and on to the good ole USA via Fort Lauderdale and on the Key West and home to Pensacola. St Lucia is a beautiful Caribbean Island with lots of green mountains and beautiful water and beaches. Our passages have been everything we imagined and more. Rhode Island,

SATORI's birthplace at Shannon Yachts, the beautiful island of

Bermuda for our shake down cruise, the long passage to the Azores

(the favorite of Captain and Crew), an extended stay in Lagos,

Portugal (while celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas at home), and now the final leg to the Canaries, Cape Verde (off the coast of west

Africa) and on to St Lucia. We had great crew in first mate Peter, logistician and wife mate Carolena, Luckey and Grey on the Bermuda leg, Scott (the MOTS sailor) on the Azores leg, and to Berliner

Frank on the remainder of the passage. Frank started as a novice sailor and now he is an old salty dog!!. Super thanks to Peter for taking the time from his life and career to make this dream come true. And to Carol for pushing me to make the dream real!!!. And thanks to all who followed us and encouraged us via email and the web site. Captain Tom.

08-Feb-2002 21:05:33 14 04.541 N 60 56.954 W Maintenance: Engine Hrs 366 Changed Oil, both Racor fuel filters, oil filter, Added ~90 gallons fuel, changed genset oil and filter (180 hrs on genset). En- gine sputtered for about 10 minutes after fueling so we might have sucked some trash in line. All seems ok now. Still must change engine mounted fuel filter. 196SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

09-Feb-2002 14:50:07 14 04.541 N 60 56.954 W 10-Feb-2002 11:47:01 14 04.543 N 60 56.955 W

10-Feb-2002 18:21:23 14 04.543 N 60 56.955 W Maintenance: Changed engine fuel filter.

11-Feb-2002 13:16:31 14 04.543 N 60 56.955 W

12-Feb-2002 02:32:52 14 04.546 N 60 56.955 W 015 M 0.0 14.69 W 10.6 000 M 0.0 9.6 046 M 9.6 046 M 0.0 015 M 80.60 730.395 323 M 323 M 015 M 0.000 0.0 -23:00:00

13-Feb-2002 00:21:21 13-Feb-2002 12:30:38 14 04.546 N 60 56.955 W 015 M 0.0 14.69 W 10.6 000 M 0.0 9.6 046 M 9.6 046 M 0.0 015 M 80.60 730.395 323 M 323 M 015 M 0.000 0.0 -23:00:00 13-Feb-2002 18:24:52 Today was an eventful day as Carol and I left Rodney Bay, St Lucia bound for Marin on the French island of Martinique. We were up at 0700 getting ready for the 25NM gaunt across the St Lucia Passage on the northern leg to Mar- tinique. Looked like a beautiful day with PC skies, gentle breeze ( at the dock) and as we left the channel, the Caribbean sea looked very calm. After turning north and getting from the lee of St Lucia the wind kicked up to 28- 34knts and the seas were from the NE which meant we were close hauled all the way to Martinique. We encountered a couple of squalls requiring us to sail with reefed mizzen and reefed genny. We had a furling line failure on the genny as we were rolling up the sail; it seems that the line came loose from the furling drum. I will reattach and compare the length. Carol was at the helm the entire way and SATORI was well balanced with the sails. Arriving in Marin at the mari- na, we did a first in a medmooring where we attach to a mooring ball at the stern and nose into the dock between two other boats. The bow thruster appar- ently blew a fuse again right at the time I really needed them but all ended well. Now it is supper time and we are going to find some French food!! TP

14-Feb-2002 14:38:55 14 28.060 N 60 51.927 W 015 M 0.0 15.19 W 9.3 0.0 6.9 109 M 6.9 109 M 78.80

14-Feb-2002 16:37:31 14 28.064 N 60 51.929 W

23.435 211 M 211 M 015 M 0.000 15-Feb-2002 04:37:31 14 28.059 N 60 51.928 W 015 M 0.0 15.19 W 9.3 0.0 6.5 119 M 6.5 119 M 78.80 39.037 025 M 025 M 015 M 0.000 0.0 -23:00:00

16-Feb-2002 01:37:31 14 28.059 N 60 51.927 W 015 M 0.0 14.76 W 9.3 000 M 0.0 12.6 116 M 12.6 116 M 0.0 015 M 78.80 39.037 025 M 025 M 015 M 0.000 0.0 -23:00:00

Leaving Marin, St Martinique at 0930. Carol at helm heading to St Pierre to anchor out.

16-Feb-2002 16:37:31 14 44.598 N 61 10.676 W 294 M 0.3 15.20 W 299.4 0.0 11.4 300 M 11.1 300 M 80.60 1.464 276 M 354 M 298 M -1.428 0.3 05:17:28 197SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

Arrived at St Pierre about 1430 and circled the anchorage a few times looking for 25' of water to drop the anchor iaw the "Book". Finally anchored but anxious about our spot but all is well at this point (4hrs later) so I guess we are fine. Right by a big Canadian pirate looking sailing vessel and an Is- land Packet from Cocoa Beach FL--good to see another American Flag on the back of a boat!!!! Carol is fixing a great supper-corn in the cob, pinto beans and homemake hoe cake with hot sauce and fresh cilantro. Sol Azteca on the sea. Tom P

16-Feb-2002 19:37:31 14 44.605 N 61 10.676 W 012 M 0.0 344.80 E 241.3 0.0 8.8 033 M 8.7 033 M 78.80 1.465 276 M 354 M -62 M -1.431 -0.0 -23:00:00 1.465 277 M 354 M -62 M -1.428 0.0 17-Feb-2002 04:37:31 14 44.596 N 61 10.672 W 015 M 0.0 15.19 W 226.3 0.0 5.5 356 M 5.5 356 M 78.80 1.468 276 M 354 M 298 M -1.431 0.0 -23:00:00 17-Feb-2002 07:37:31 14 47.560 N 61 13.864 W 350 M 6.9 14.62 W 0.0 5.4 9.3 009 M 3.6 048 M 78.80 47.376 356 M 354 M 017 M 2.195 6.8 06:56:49 17-Feb-2002 10:37:31 15 08.059 N 61 21.922 W 350 M 7.2 15.19 W 5.1 6.0 21.4 086 M 23.3 104 M 78.80 4.861 005 M 355 M 025 M 0.843 6.9 00:42:11 17-Feb-2002 12:45:24 Left St Pierre at 0700; Carolena up at sunruse. At 0700 we were still the third boat to leave the anchorage heading to Portsmouth. 17-Feb-2002 13:37:31 15 26.414 N 61 27.763 W 058 M 1.9 15.19 W 0.0 1.8 8.7 076 M 6.9 081 M 80.60 6.471 002 M 355 M 022 M 0.822 1.0 06:10:25 Portsmouth is a neat harbor with plenty of "boat boys" selling fruit, veg- gies, and offering to do work or arrange tours/trips during the stay. We have noticed that the independent islands (such and Dominique and St Lucia) have peo- ple that are much more entrepreunial, friendly and want to secure work compared to the islands that are dependent on a "mother country". Martinque and Guade- loupe are both subsidized by France. Althought the standard of living appears higher, there is the missing spirit of pride that seems to exist with the is- landers that are in charge of thier own destiny. Cobra, the leader and spokesman for the boat boys in Portsmouth is representative of what I am trying to convey. We will post his picture on our web site later. We found the same to be true of the British Virgin Islands when we were there a few years ago. Being subsidized by England, the BVI people are laid back (not all bad!!) and it was difficult to see a work ethic among the people. But who am I to question the work ethic of islanders. Just maybe they have found a better way!! Will watch and observe and try not to judge and compare to our ways in the USA. Can we learn from them? Tom

18-Feb-2002 01:37:31 15 34.888 N 61 27.953 W 015 M 0.0 14.57 W 233.5 000 M 0.0 13.0 006 M 13.0 006 M 0.0 015 M 80.60 0.636 166 M 059 M 121 M 0.609 0.0 -23:00:00 18-Feb-2002 03:14:17 15 34.888 N 61 27.953 W

0.636 166 M 059 M 121 M 0.609 18-Feb-2002 06:14:17 15 34.900 N 61 27.956 W 137 M 0.6 14.60 W

0.729 280 M 029 M 266 M -0.690 -0.5 -23:00:00 198SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

18-Feb-2002 18:40:10 15 34.901 N 61 27.956 W

0.729 280 M 029 M 266 M -0.690 18-Feb-2002 21:40:10 15 34.903 N 61 27.955 W 015 M 0.0 14.58 W 28.4 0.0 8.7 353 M 8.7 353 M 80.60 0.730 280 M 029 M 266 M -0.691 0.0 -23:00:00 19-Feb-2002 00:40:10 15 34.895 N 61 27.954 W 009 M 0.1 344.81 E 28.1 0.0 1.5 088 M 1.5 091 M 78.80 0.731 282 M 030 M -93 M -0.694 0.0 219:45:40 19-Feb-2002 03:40:10 15 34.901 N 61 27.953 W 016 M 0.0 15.20 W 180.3 0.0 4.4 355 M 4.4 355 M 78.80 0.732 281 M 030 M 266 M -0.693 -0.0 -23:00:00 19-Feb-2002 06:40:10 15 36.623 N 61 30.151 W 342 M 6.4 14.56 W 0.0 5.5 3.4 288 M 5.2 194 M 78.80 16.605 343 M 342 M 015 M 0.228 6.4 02:35:44 19-Feb-2002 08:17:38 We left Portsmouth at 0615 heading north either for Guadaloupe, Antigua or St Kitts, depending on the morning weather report. Allegedly there is a front coming from the NE that will bring 3-4 days of weather so we would like to be in a marina where we can wash clothes and work on the boat while the seas are kick- ing. So we may do an overnight to St Kitts if we get a bad weather report. Overnight would be about a 125NM sail.

19-Feb-2002 09:40:10 15 54.929 N 61 43.125 W 352 M 6.6 15.20 W 0.0 5.7 8.8 354 M 2.3 000 M 78.80 3.814 002 M 344 M 033 M 1.174 6.5 00:35:22

20-Feb-2002 00:40:10 16 18.447 N 61 47.922 W 014 M 0.0 14.49 W 36.4 0.0 5.3 041 M 5.3 041 M 78.80 0.183 279 M 033 M 261 M -0.167 0.0 -23:00:00 20-Feb-2002 03:02:26 16 18.435 N 61 47.920 W

0.184 282 M 033 M 264 M -0.173 20-Feb-2002 15:02:26 16 18.458 N 61 47.923 W 122 M 0.4 14.49 W 36.4 0.2 14.2 108 M 13.8 108 M 78.80 0.184 275 M 033 M 257 M -0.163 -0.4 -23:00:00 20-Feb-2002 19:04:05 We are anchored in Deshaies, Guadaloupe as a cold front moves thru from the NNE bringing in 20-25 knt wind and 8-10 ft seas for the surrounding area. SATORI is at the rear of the anchorage nestled in with a large mountain protect- ing us from the NNE surge. Even so, she is rocking and rolling and tugging at her anchor rode. We have the 75# CQR out with 100ft of rode so we should be fine. She has been at anchor for 24hrs w/o dragging. Today we tied the dinghy to the town dock and toured the island by rent-a-wreck rental car. We found a great little restaraunt on a small harbor for lunch as we completed a circle of the island. Arriving back at the dingy dock we discoverd that our dinghy had been pretty beat up with the surge coming in from the harbor due to the building winds. The motor apparently got hung up under the concrete dock so I will as- sess the damage tomorrow. No problem with it running and getting us back to the boat!! Carolena has been a real trooper providing much assistance with the watch times, sail trim, and steering. Not to mention the great meals that she prepares on board. Currently running the genset to charge the batteries and reefer (65% and 30/38F). Will report how we fared the night tomorrow morning. TOM 21-Feb-2002 03:02:26 16 18.438 N 61 47.922 W 334 M 0.4 15.19 W 37.4 0.0 14.2 016 M 13.9 017 M 77.00 0.182 282 M 033 M 264 M -0.170 0.2 00:44:02 199SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

Made it thru the night with our first anchorage in high winds at Deshaies, Guadeloupe in 35 ft of water. Swells and 18-22 knts of wind made it rolly and with no experinece a bit of anxiety. We had the Furuno GPS anchor alarm on and set for 50 ft to detect any dragging. Furuno also is the radar and draws to many amps to use for anchor alarm so I will see if the NEXUS GPS has an anchor alarm capability. Got to sleep around 0200 hrs and slept til Carolena got me up at 0625 to listen to weather reports. Looks like we will be here til Sat or Sun waiting for a weather window to head north. 21-Feb-2002 08:33:56 Maintenance: Reset bilge pump at 0800. Some water intrusion from mizzen mast dripping in front of engine compartment. Installed two new belts on the engine alternator (13mm wide) which should help the battery charging. Will get part # later. Need to check dinghy engine for damage when it quits raining.

21-Feb-2002 15:02:26 16 18.440 N 61 47.916 W 332 M 0.6 15.19 W 35.8 0.3 3.2 044 M 3.1 055 M 77.00 0.188 282 M 033 M 264 M -0.175 0.4 00:28:45 22-Feb-2002 03:02:26 16 18.440 N 61 47.924 W 082 M 0.1 15.19 W 38.1 0.0 7.8 064 M 7.7 064 M 78.80 0.181 282 M 033 M 263 M -0.168 -0.1 -23:00:00 22-Feb-2002 15:02:26 16 18.437 N 61 47.926 W 139 M 0.4 14.49 W 37.9 0.0 17.0 127 M 16.5 127 M 78.80 0.016 170 M 070 M 114 M 0.016 -0.0 -23:00:00 23-Feb-2002 03:02:26 16 18.447 N 61 47.927 W 353 M 0.1 15.19 W 38.7 0.0 8.9 357 M 8.8 357 M 78.80 0.010 131 M 108 M 039 M 0.004 -0.0 -23:00:00 23-Feb-2002 15:02:26 16 18.433 N 61 47.922 W 097 M 0.1 14.49 W 37.8 0.0 10.7 116 M 10.6 117 M 78.80 0.004 168 M 168 M 014 M 0.000 0.0 -23:00:00 24-Feb-2002 02:37:21 We will be leaving Deshaies this morning at daybreak. In spite of the language barrier (French) we enjoyed our visit here. Carol befriended several dogs that seemed to be hungary with left over lamb chop bones from our dinner with CAJUN WIND. One of the highlights of the trip was our trek over land via feet, local bus, and at times taxi with Ken and Jo Ann to purchase two batteries for their boat (a nice catamaran with two engines) and a dinghy anchor for SATORI's dinghy. I was really proud of the dinghy anchor since it would hold the dinghy away from the dock to keep it from getting beat up by the swells and tidal changes. We dinghyed over the next morning at 0700 hrs to have a crois- sant and coffee. Carol tied up the bow of the dinghy to the dock and I let us drift back a bit and then heaved the new dinghy anchor and line about 25 ft straight off the stern of the dinghy. As I pulled on the line to set the anchor I felt no resistance. I kept pulling and pulling and bingo, the end of the line that was supposed to be tied to the anchor popped out of the water with no an- chor attached. Dumfounded was I. I apparently invented a new version of the bowline knot which is incompatible with a dinghy anchor!!! But all was not lost. When I saw the dive boat at the dock Carol approached a nice, cute diving instructor about retrieving the anchor. After watching his bubbles as he searched the muddy the bottom for a few minutes up he pops with my new anchor. Now I am happy again. Arose to use the toilette and heard a squeaking sound which I thought was in the anchor/ground tacke but it turned out to be the main halyard (pulled off to the side) which needed a tightening tug. Met a nice cou- ple from England (David and Anette) on NORDERLY anchored next to us in the har- bor. They have a 1982 Sparkman and Stephens designed Swan. David is a retired British Airways pilot. 200SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

24-Feb-2002 03:02:26 16 18.437 N 61 47.920 W 029 M 0.0 14.49 W 37.0 0.0 4.1 351 M 4.1 351 M 78.80 0.009 334 M 216 M 133 M 0.008 0.0 00:30:08 24-Feb-2002 15:02:26 17 01.254 N 61 46.571 W 015 M 0.0 14.56 W 11.9 0.0 13.6 020 M 13.6 020 M 78.80 1.069 219 M 016 M 218 M -0.420 0.0 -23:00:00

Arrived in Antigua about 1430 hours at the Catamaran Marina which was rec- ommended by Ken and Joanne. Helen met us at the dock and assisted with the dock lines. She is the wife of the marina owner, Hugh Bailey. Nevile Bailey is Hughes brother and runs the taxi. We were immediately impressed with and liked Antigua. Nevile took us up to Shirly Heights for us to see the sunset, enjoy the music, and have BBQ ribs. Mucho good. The next day we toured English Har- bor and the Nelson Dockyard area. Met a wonderful couple, Rodney and Adelle, from New Zealand. They started sailing 10 years ago when he was 64. They will leave their boat in Trinidad and fly to New Orleans on their way home for six months. We gave them Southwest certificates to make a side trip from NO to Bal- timore so that Rodney could visit the Smithsonian Muesuem in DC. 25-Feb-2002 03:02:26 17 01.255 N 61 46.573 W 015 M 0.0 14.56 W 11.5 000 M 0.0 6.4 013 M 6.4 013 M 0.0 015 M 78.80 1.069 219 M 016 M 218 M -0.418 0.0 -23:00:00 25-Feb-2002 15:02:26 17 01.255 N 61 46.573 W 015 M 0.0 14.56 W 11.5 000 M 0.0 6.4 013 M 6.4 013 M 0.0 015 M 78.80 1.069 219 M 016 M 218 M -0.418 0.0 -23:00:00 26-Feb-2002 03:02:26 17 01.255 N 61 46.573 W 015 M 0.0 14.56 W 11.5 000 M 0.0 6.4 013 M 6.4 013 M 0.0 015 M 78.80 1.069 219 M 016 M 218 M -0.418 0.0 -23:00:00 26-Feb-2002 05:31:29 Getting ready for an early departure 0600 hrs to St Kitts. Took on 55 gal of fuel and 60 gal of water. Engine hrs 398. Genset hrs 195. Enjoyed visit to Antigua. Met a wonderful couple, Rodney and Adelle Jones from New Zealand. Rodney is 74 and they started their passage 10 years ago when he was 64. Also had a great taxi driver Neville Bailey (268-460-1097/727-1097cell). This will be our longest dailey run, about 65 miles. 26-Feb-2002 06:57:34 Reset bilge pump cycles 26-Feb-2002 10:15:38 water maker on at 1015, both pumps 26-Feb-2002 14:53:39 After consulting DAVID the Caribbean weather man this morning, we made the decision to sail from Antigua directly to Tortola (an overnight sail!!!) and we should arrive in Tortola about 1400 hrs tomorrow 2-27-2002. There is a cold front coming thru that will cause a building northerly swell on Wed thru Sat so we want to get to Tortola to meet Chuck and Dianne Gibb who are flying in from Huntsville to spend a week with us. So far today has been beautiful with light winds (5-10knts) from the SSW. Carol is doing great and really adjusting to the boat and the motion of the ocean. 26-Feb-2002 15:02:26 17 06.136 N 62 41.356 W 318 M 6.3 14.50 W 0.0 5.5 8.4 275 M 5.7 227 M 80.60 129.999 320 M 320 M 015 M 1.509 6.3 20:46:43 26-Feb-2002 18:20:46 17 18.599 N 62 57.848 W 14.07 W - 307.8 2.4 89.871 146 M 032 M 128 M 82.236 27-Feb-2002 06:20:46 18 02.593 N 64 06.392 W 324 M 6.3 13.63 W 224.4 5.3 13.4 015 M 10.6 043 M 77.00 31.730 322 M 319 M 016 M 1.430 6.3 05:00:02 27-Feb-2002 06:29:33 201SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

We have completed our first overnight passage on SATORI as the Tom and Carol team!! Without a hitch. The trek across Saba Bank was a bit dicey as we went from 3,000 ft of water to 30 ft in the middle of the Caribbean Sea!! Due to the NE swells getting absorbed by the shallow water, the seas became squir- rley and confused and to compound the situation the winds kicked up. That last- ed for two hours until we move across Saba Bank back into deep water. Winds have been primarily 10-15 knts NNE and our speed has been 6-7knts on a course of 320M. TOM 27-Feb-2002 06:30:29 We have had 10 bilge cycles in last 24 hrs. Resetting the counter at 0630 hrs. 27-Feb-2002 13:40:19 16 18.435 N 61 47.920 W 28-Feb-2002 14:00:00 Chuck and Dianne Gibb arrive from Huntsville to spend a week with us. Dinner at the rest on the hill with Jeff and Jeryl. Rooster was the Chef. Beautiful view of the harbor at Road Town.

01-Mar-2002 03:55:08 16 18.435 N 61 47.920 W We all went to Prospect Reef for lunch which is where we took our sailing lessons several years ago. We actually met Rob Swain in the bar/restrauant who was our instructor. Also where we met dear friends John and Judy Romaka. Burgers are great.

Carol fixed pasta for the evening meal with the Gibbs and Jeff and Jeryl on SATORI. Jeff advised us on our sailing plans for the next day.

02-Mar-2002 03:55:08 16 18.435 N 61 47.920 W We left at 1000 hrs for a downwind run to Jost Van Dyke and an anchorage at Great Harbor which is the home of the famous FOXEY'S Bar. We had the BBQ bash at Foxeys that night. Anchoring was tenous at the harbor but we finally hooked without having to re- trive the anchor.

03-Mar-2002 03:55:08 18 26.469 N 64 45.097 W 019 M 0.2 13.37 W 38.0 0.1 10.0 327 M 9.9 326 M 77.00 0.017 093 M 190 M 276 M -0.017 0.1 00:16:02

Spent a second day at Jost Van Dyke enjoying the sun, walking on the shore, and eating lunch (Flying fish!!) at a local bar on the beach. Picked up some T shirts from FOXEYS and had our picture made in front of the FOXEYS sign.

04-Mar-2002 03:55:08 18 26.463 N 64 45.089 W 302 M 0.4 13.89 W 38.9 0.1 13.2 033 M 13.2 035 M 77.00 0.119 171 M 169 M 016 M 0.005 -0.3 -23:00:00

We sailed from Jost Van Dyke to Caneel Bay, hooked a mooring ball and waited for Jeff and Jeryl to arrive on MY WAY. We then went to Customs at Cruz Bay with Jeff in his big dinghy, check in, and stopped by the internet cafe to catch up on emails and then on to Duffys where we had appetizers and crab legs, finally getting back to SATORI at bed time.

05-Mar-2002 03:55:08 18 20.708 N 64 47.465 W 081 M 0.1 13.89 W 34.5 0.0 8.7 069 M 8.6 069 M 77.00 0.010 099 M 080 M 033 M 0.003 0.1 00:05:55

Had a great day at St Francis harbor, St Johns, as we hooked a mooring ball and spent the day beaching, fly fishing, and snorkeling. Late afternoon we sailed back to Caneel Bay for the four of us to meet Jeff and Jeryl for dinner. We 202SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317 treated at the Caneel Bay Resort which is where Chuck and Dianne spent their honeymoon 6 years ago. Very nice place with good food.

05-Mar-2002 16:36:45 Reset bilge pump counter

06-Mar-2002 03:55:08 18 20.713 N 64 47.467 W 014 M 0.0 13.89 W 35.2 0.0 7.7 326 M 7.7 326 M 77.00 0.595 035 M 275 M 134 M 0.514 0.0 -23:00:00

Sailed with Chuck and Dianne from Caneel Bay, St Johns to Road Town, Tortola. Close haules all the way with lots of tacking. Stopped in Sopers Hole for a burger at Pussers. Carol, the ever logistician, track the mooring we hooked to pay them a $5 for our stop. We had to clear back in with BVI Customs.

07-Mar-2002 03:55:08 18 25.425 N 64 37.001 W 013 M 0.0 13.43 W 7.6 000 M 0.0 1.5 126 M 1.5 126 M 0.0 013 M 80.60 0.987 147 M 067 M 093 M 0.970 0.0 -23:00:00 07-Mar-2002 09:23:57 Bilge cycles 17 from last setting (33.5 hrs or 2 cycles per hour) which included running the engine approxs 4 hours and sailing close hauled in heavy seas for 2 hrs; reset at 0930hrs.

Chuck and Dianne Gibb left to return to HSV today. We took the ferry with them to St Thomas, did some shopping, bid them farewell and caught a ferry back to West End at 1630 hrs. Now it is time to catch up on some boat projects so that we can depart by air for home on 12 March 2002. 08-Mar-2002 03:55:08 18 25.432 N 64 36.999 W 013 M 0.0 13.43 W 8.7 0.0 8.7 151 M 8.7 151 M 78.80 0.990 147 M 067 M 093 M 0.974 0.0 -23:00:00 08-Mar-2002 21:38:19

Maintenance: Engine hrs 439; genset hrs 201. Added 62 gal of diesel fuel for (439-398=41) 41 hours of engine time and (201-195=6hrs of generator running) for a run rate of (41-3)/62= 1.6 gal/hr (assuming the genset used 0.5 gal/hr or 3 gal). Treated the 128 gal of diesel with a maintenance dose of 4.2 oz of Bio- Guard. Cleaned oil residue from under the engine and genset. Belts seem to be "peeling" with black residue from the alt and reefer belts getting on the engine and pulleys.

Had two rain showers today and got soaked bringing the laundry from the marina to the boat dock!! No luck getting to the internet cafe; it was closed. Carol got our reservations and tickets back to USA; we leave on 3/12 and fly from Tor- tola to Puerto Rico and then on to Miami where Peter will pick us up. We will spend two day in FLL getting plans made for SATORI's arrival in April. Planning to varnish, new coat of bottom paint, add vent pipes to the heads, zinc to the prop, check the rigging, have the roller furling for the main and mizzen in- spected and have Doyle sails check the sails.

Jeff Werner, Jeryl and Scott will bring SATORI from Tortola to FLL the second week of April. We will get to spend the March and April and the first week of May with the arrival of TYTE and Peter and Kathie's wedding. Then the second week of May we will return to FLL to take SATORI to Pensacola. 09-Mar-2002 02:55:08 18 25.431 N 64 37.001 W 014 M 0.0 13.89 W 8.3 0.0 8.9 175 M 8.9 175 M 78.80 0.991 147 M 068 M 094 M 0.975 0.0 -23:00:00 203SHIP LOG FOR SAILING VESSEL SATORI US DOC # 1111317

09-Mar-2002 15:56:51 18 25.427 N 64 37.001 W 013 M 0.0 13.43 W 8.0 0.0 13.0 182 M 13.0 182 M 80.60 0.988 147 M 067 M 093 M 0.972 0.0 -23:00:00 Pumped bilge dry and reset counter at 1600hrs. Will check for water intrusion.10-Mar-2002 15:56:51 18 25.426 N 64 37.000 W 013 M 0.0 13.43 W 7.7 0.0 10.0 187 M 10.0 187 M 80.60 0.987 147 M 067 M 093 M 0.970 0.0 -23:00:00