American Spirit II - Day 10; Clearing Grand Cayman; Monday, January 13, 2014

Mission today was to get by Grand Cayman (to starboard). We did this at 6:15 PM, about 20 miles off the coast. Saw light house light once as we passed, leaving it to starboard (on our right). Next target the Nicaraguan Sand Banks, far east edge. There is a 50 mile 'window' we need to get thru. Once we do that, a right turn and on the way directly, for the first time, to the San Blas Islands.

The Hydro Generator, which we put in the water when sailing (versus motoring or motor sailing), has been working great - keeping our boat batteries charged up. Appears to be a small problem involving the lack of a couple of washers, which is causing some noise due to friction when the unit yaws back and forth. Can fix it in Panama.

Water Maker sent us an alarm, asking for a filter change. We did so, changing the 5 and 20 micron filters. And presto! Fresh water again.

The winds have typically been down at night and up in the day time. That may change once we get south of Jamaica.

Brian Fox