From: Sue Cross
Sent: December-22-09 7:17 AM
To: John Curry
Subject: sunset shot

Hi John

This is Sue – the other half of Bob – on Fugue, currently in Mazatlan. Thought you might be interested in a shot of our Hydrovane taken as we made the crossing from Cabo San Lucas east to Mazatlan.

Winds started off quite brisk–in the 35-40 knot range, with steep beam seas (there was a counter current that pushed up the waves). The Hydrovane handled them easily all night.

As we got to the center of the Gulf of California the winds, and finally the seas, abated to a leisurely 8-14 knots as the sun set. The Hydrovane handled these easily, too, and let me get this shot. It wasn’t until the wind fell below 5 knots that the vane began to falter. I suspect that figure would have been even lower if we weren’t compelled to have the stubby vane because of our equipment arch.

Anyway – here’s the shot. Hope you enjoy it!

Sue

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