There is a well organized system approaching the Hawaiian Is. Actually there are two systems. Scaramouche is departing Hanalei Bay tomorrow (the 5th) with the intent of being north of 25N by Friday when the system will hit Kauai. At that point it could possibly be a tropical storm. I have received great advice as my friends in the USCG are knowledgeable as hell. I rowed around the bay this morning and made sure Maris and other cruisers were aware of the situation. I couldn't contact the people on Grace. People should be taking this situation seriously but I noted a reluctance to head to Ko'olina or Ala Wai. I'm sure everyone remembers what happened in Cabo all those years ago.