With the variable conditions in the ITCZ
we have been practicing sail changes and even reefing. Interlude has three headsails
on furlers ready to deploy (code
zero,  genoa
and staysail)
and three
reefs rigged in the mainsail. To get some rest and top off the batteries,
we motored all last night when it was mostly calm with just a reefed main for
stability. The sail changing continued today amidst dodging a fishing operation
with at least a couple boats with long lines or nets (no response on VHF radio)
and catching a small tuna ourselves.

Conditions should stabilize tonight as we leave the ITCZ
behind us to the north. We look forward to the forecasted steady gentle 10 – 15
kn trade winds south of the equator and eating some tuna sashimi and sushi.
Thanks to Judy & Matt for the last-minute supply of wasabi and pickled
ginger.

On May 27, 2024, our position at

1200 Interlude Time

1200 PDT

0700 NZST (May 28)

was:

4d14.8m N, 147d7.8m W

24 hr noon to noon:  180 nm