Summary, Saturday, June 19, 1999 (9:00 a.m.):Hokule'a is on its intended southeasterly course, about 450 miles out of Hilo, making excellent easting. ENE Tradewinds at 20-25 knots, squally.

Radio Report from Bruce Blankenfeld on "Hokule'a."

Position (Navigator's Estimate): 14 degrees, 7 minutes N; 16 mi. E of the reference course line (about 149 degrees 30' W)

Heading: manu malanai (SE)

Wind: 20-25 knots, from 'aina ko'olau (ENE)

Weather: last two days have been squally

Fishing Report from Hokule'a: 7-9 lb. aku; "just a baby."

Distance from Hilo: approx.450 miles

Average speed:5-6 knots

Strategy: maintain heading of manu malanai (SE)