The Pacific Ocean is by far the largest (and deepest) of Earth’s 5 oceans. The water volume is 170 million cubic miles. The typical globe view is centered around America (left pic) or Europe. The Pacific’s size can be better appreciated when viewed centered around it (right pic). It covers more than 30 percent of the Earth’s surface.

Today is day 16 since departing the Galapagos. We are currently only 50 miles from Fatu Hiva. The wind has lightened the past few days so we motored some. We also gybed for the first time, putting us on a starboard tack. We’re all looking forward to landfall, predicted to take place near sunset tonight.