So, due to the vagaries of the wood chip market we had to turn around and are heading back to Gray’s Harbor. We are now cruising south at 4 knots, because of Homeland Security rules dictate that we have to give 24 hours notice before re-entering the US. I assume that’s so that they can run a background check on us. Even though all the crew have had federal background checks already, and the vessel is federally registered - and we cross the Canadian border every week….
It’s nice and sunny and the water is fairly calm. Actually quite pleasant cruise. If only I didn’t have to wake up at 0330…. 
