June 15
        
        Subject: Log 6/15
        Date: 20 Jun 1999 23:54:45 +0000
        From: SCHWENKER1@orbcomm.net
        
        
        The fog finally lifted. While it has been overcast most of the day we did have some
        sun. The winds picked up to about 20kts. This makes for faster boat speed but
        wave size increases also. Sea sickness is a problem to contend with. Waves are
        3-5ft and wash the deck frequently.  Our noon to noon distance was 160nm. I
        expect that will be close to the best for the entire  trip. We have both the main and
        genoa reefed.
        
        The crew is adjusting well to the watch schedule, a totally new environment and a
        really different lifestyle. We are working well together and covering each other as
        required.
        
        We heard a whale blow yesterday and got a quick view through the fog. Today we
        saw a couple of pods of bottlenose dolphin. There are also several types of birds
        way out here.
        
        All is well as we travel East.
        
        Love to all, Rudy