Sunday, June 20, 1999 (8:30 a.m.):

Actual Position (Sunrise) from GPS Unit on board the Escort Boat Kama Hele: 14 degrees 19'N, 148 degrees 58'W

Radio Report from Hau'oli Smith on "Hokule'a."

Hokule'a continues on its southeasterly course, about 530 miles out of Hilo.

Position (Navigator's Estimate): Sunrise, June 20--12 degrees 30' N; 23 mi. E of reference line (148 degrees W)

Heading: manu malanai (SE)

Easterly Tradewinds at 15-18 knots. The canoe is self-steering in balance against the wind. New free-footed sails are working well and the canoe is tracking smoothly. Average speed of canoe--4-5 knots. Clear skies and sunny weather. Seas 3-4 feet. The deck is wet from sea spray and an early morning squall, but the crew is in good health and spirits.

Navigation: intermittent cloudiness last night, with periods of clear skies; navigating by Hokupa'a (Polaris), Maui's Fishhook (Scorpio), Altair and Vega, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and the Moon. The two predominant swells are from the ENE and ESE, generated by the trade winds.

Fishing report: No strikes.