Volpaia Time: 20:15 Zulu Time: 14:15 21 46.86N 110 38.04W Speed: 9.2 knots Wind: 18 knots 265M Course: 210 T Crew: Alix on deck, Liz making tea, Colby sleeping, Brett making dinner, Cyrus getting off watch, Shay helming. Comments: We were finally able to depart Cabo San Lucas today and set sail for our 3,000 mile, 20 day long passage, to the Marquesas. After many unforseen delays, leaving was bitter sweet as Volpaia sailed out of port without her 1st Mate, Brooke, she having sustained an injury that prevented her from making the journey. With her replacement onboard to compliment the already arrived delivery crew, along with hundreds of pounds fresh provisions, a brand new mainsail, 1500 liters of deisel fuel and the countless other supplies and preparations that accompany an undertaking such as this, we
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