Tuesday, August 09, 2005

Journal Entry – August 9, 2005 - Update Message, Out of Order

Author: Scott and Pam

This is just a quick update on our current location and situation. As I write this message we are about 30 miles from Huahine Island, and about 50 miles from Moorea Island and our last anchorage. It is 0430 and we are sailing under full main and 80% jib at 5 knots. We were FINALLY able to leave Tahiti on July 26! We were not able to properly repair our internal water pump problem, but we believe we have a work around that will suffice until we reach New Zealand. We do have a functional engine and the ability to recharge our batteries with the alternator. We are making great progress on turning our journal notes into journal postings, now that we are able to focus on other things besides the engine, and we should be current with the journal soon. We have had some very exciting things happen in the last few weeks including: extensive media coverage in Tahiti, an opportunity to spend time with the local association for the blind, and swimming with manta rays. If we are able to access an affordable and adequate Internet connection in Huahine, we will be posting a number of new photos and a few videos to the website. Thanks for following our adventure!

Cheers,
Scott and Pam

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