The Ocean Doesn't Care

Day 16 • July 6, 2022

🇺🇸 - A west wind comes from the west and blows toward the east. When this happens I am blown back towards the land. This is what has been happening for last two days so I have been doing 10 hours each day to make progress towards south west (Hawaii). Best scenario is a North wind blowing me south. This helps so that when I take a break at night its not a big deal and I don't lose ground.

Right now I paddle towards the SW. If there is a west wind during the day I make little progress because of the wind and the swell. But most frustrating is the loss that occurs at night. As soon as I stop paddling the wind blows me off course. If I lose 15 miles during the night i have to make them back up the next day.

Its true you should't worry about the things you cant control, and only change what you can control. I do that. That's the theory. In reality it still sucks, ha!

Dave said "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh.." and the old adage "The ocean doesn't care" Ha!

🇫🇷 - Le vent d'Ouest souffle... vers l'Est !

Lorsque c'est le cas, je suis renvoyé vers la terre. C'est ce qui s'est passé ces 2 derniers jours, durant lesquels je me suis battu durant 10 heures par jour pour progresser vers le Sud-Ouest (Hawaï).

Le meilleur scénario que j'entrevoie pour le moment est l'arrivée d'un vent du Nord (donc qui souffle vers le Sud). Cela me permettra de faire une pause le soir sans perdre terrain dans ma route vers Hawaï.

En ce moment je rame vers le SW. S'il y a du vent d'Ouest dans la journée j'avance peu à cause du vent et de la houle. Mais le plus frustrant est la perte qui se produit la nuit. Dès que j'arrête de pagayer, le vent me fait dévier de ma route. Si je perds 15 milles pendant la nuit, je dois les rattraper le lendemain.

Mais comme il ne sert à rien de se soucier des choses sur lesquelles vous n'avez pas de contrôle je fais contre mauvaise fortune bon coeur.

Bon, en théorie c'est vrai, mais en réalité, ça craint toujours !

Dave a dit "Le Seigneur donne et le Seigneur prend .." et comme dis le vieil adage "L'Océan s'en fiche" !

Annette • 06 Jul, 2022

Looks like the Tradewinds can be yours very soon... endure to persevere! ✌🏼

John • 06 Jul, 2022

Still sucks ha!!

jp • 06 Jul, 2022

pas de soucis pour trouver la brousse là où tu es!! allez mon Cyril !!!

John D • 06 Jul, 2022

Pay no attention to that ideal course line. The fish, the birds the whales have been finding their way to Hawaii for millenia just fine without one. Besides you are further away from shipping where you are, Yah? You'll be in the trades soon. Be Safe Buddy.

Tomas • 07 Jul, 2022

Cyril my brother I am so happy you are on your way. May the winds, currents, and life be at your disposal for a most comfortable journey. Look forward to your tales of the sea. Love you brother. Tomas

Peter Salamone • 07 Jul, 2022

Ha Ha Ha, it is frustrating being right at the transition of those winds and current, eh? The good news is that the contest goes to those who persevere! The will to win is the driver to victory, use your skills and talents along with your will and you will be sipping a pina colada in no time! See ya on the beach! “If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not trying hard enough.” “Don’t succumb to excuses. Go back to the job of making the corrections and forming the habits that will make your goal possible.”