Weather

• Visibility: 15 miles
• Wind: 20-25 knots West, later 35-40!
• Sky: mix of sun and cloud
• Water: 2′ chop
• Gale warning for tonight.
• Should be less windy tomorrow.

Ecological

• 17 elephant seals on Great Race. One more than yesterday.
• I spied a few interesting chiton remains on the island today.
• It looks like the birds were eating some gumboot and leather chitons.

Boats

• Only one eco-tour today.