Wind 5-18 knots true from east with 2-4 foot waves. Began with winds from behind 170 degrees on a run. Traveling 7 knots until about midnight when wind died and changed to SE. motor sailed from midnight to noon. Bokensha and Nova Star were in anchorage ahead of us and began motoring at 7am 12 miles ahead of us. We were able to turn engines off with wind on the beam at noon at 11-15 knots true wind. Apparent wind switched to close haul sail with 22-24 knots and a reef was placed. The wind forecast did not predict these winds. We turned upwind about 2 hours before anchorage in which was a bashing of close together 2-3 foot waves. Anchored in a calm river like setting with lots of mosquitoes. Kept all quarters shut with AC on. Saw large fish swimming on surface-probably a tarpon. Caught a barracuda during the sail without noticing. Still alive and released.

Ernest Hemingway Marina (Havana) to Canal de Los Barcos, Cuba

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