Captain Scott's Log ~ Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 3:04 AM
Subject: Gawn on the Bering Sea

Only 12 hours since my last mail in Umnak Pass and that was only 40 miles ago. With the night which finally settled in around midnight came stronger headwinds and a roaring current against us. To keep from being swept back wards out of the pass the last gallon of diesel was required. But the old girl keeps on ticking. Now the last tank reads empty--I know there is a little there but will need it for docking. With the night also came Real Cold. Three layers of thermals was not enough for the deck and two layers not enough for the bunk--even with the Patagonia down sleeping bag. My Gortex waterproof socks as a third layer feels good in the sea boots. 54 degrees north. The dawn is calm, cold, and foggy. The sea is glassy flat--but, Dutch Harbor is JUST around the corner