Log Entry: May 31
        
         We have finally crossed the 1/2 way point to the Azores. We haven't motored
        for the last few days so our meager supply of fuel looks like it will be adequate for
        us to reach the Azores.
         Life on board has been good. The weather has been excellent! Smooth seas,
        bright and clear with enough wind to sail. We had to tighten up the sails and point
        as high as possible into a SSE breeze yesterday and today the wind was 10 kts or
        less so we eased the sails out. We were probably averaging about 5 kts due to our
        direction. We have moved a little South but not a lot. We'll speak to Herb again
        tonight to get our directions and outlook for the next several days.
         Life on board has now become routine. With a little less than a week to go we
        still need to sail as efficiently as possible and monitor all on board systems to get
        us to the Azores. We need to manage/make electricity, manage/make water, check
        the boat constantly for leaks and wear that may cause problems, maintain the
        Engine and Generator and also manage food/drink stores for the balance of our
        voyage. These are the things which keep a good part of our time occupied. We also
        look forward to and enjoy e-mails....our link to the real world. We are reading a bit
        and with steering for 3 hrs/12 and being on call for another 3 hrs/12,  there isn't a
        lot of time left. Life is good!
         We were lucky with our choice of Chris and Kelli for our crew.  They have both
        helped with decisions and choices and have helped us with everything onboard. 
        They have been a definite add to our journey on a social/friend basis as well as
        helping us to better balance the work and assignments.
         Kenny, my brother who joined us in Bermuda,  continues to be as helpful as
        always. His experience base of sailing and boats helps me significantly to keep the
        boat safe and injury free. The entire crew works well together!  What else is there?
         We are at 36 41.1N, 46 23.9W with 852 NM  to go.