N20deg52min/W156deg41min We departed Lono Harbor early and motor sailed in light winds and flat seas in the channels all the way to Lahaina. On the advice of our friend Sam of the HYC, we left Lanai to port, passing it on its west side, and essentially going completely around it before turning for Lahaina. In that way we were able to mitigate most of the adverse effects of the current in the channels, as well as see some beautiful scenery on the west and south sides of Lanai we hadn't seen before. We saw some whales breaching, and hooked into a large wahoo (on the south side), which Matt brought in on the hand line. About three and a half feet long, we didn't waste too much time before preparing it as part of the late afternoon meal. The anchorage here in front of Lahaina is really rolly, so we doubt we'll stay here too long before departing for French Polynesia. We have just a few things to do aboard and will also see our friends John and Melinda (sv Mycia), so if the weather looks good we'll be departing south pretty quickly.
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