Day zero Last contact for a while

Departure
I spent yesterday trying unsuccessfully to get a PC emulator working on my Apple computer so I could make an e-mail connection over the radio once we set sail. This will impact my ability to post blogs at sea although unless I can find another solution.
Today we cleaned the boat inside and out, stowed everything and picked up a few last provisions. Several people came to see us off including Robin & Michelle from Warrior, Gar from Sol Seeker and Jim from Cardea. We pushed away from the dock at about 1 PM. Once out of the marina we set the main and jib and aimed toward Punta Mita. Halfway across Bandaras Bay, we had to reef the main and jib as the wind was blowing over 25 knots. For those non-sailors, reefing means taking the sail down partway so there is less area and, therefore less effect from the wind. 25 knots is about 28 miles per hour.
The crossing took several hours and Mark said it was the roughest sea he had seen since September.
Mark is a good teacher. He showed us how to set the sails, how to reef and how to throw up over the side. None of the crew followed this last instruction but at least now we know how.
Once anchored in the lee of the point, we enjoyed the rotisserie chicken we had picked up just before we left. No Regrets showed up about 8:30 and anchored nearby.
The sun set, the stars came out and we all went to bed early. It was quite a change from the activity of the marina. No restaurants, no friends dropping by for a drink and to chat, no card game (although I am sure that will come.) As Kurt said, it’s time to adjust to boat time.
The picture page Leaving PV has all the photos.