Three Friendly Coast Guards on a local fishing boat approached us in the waters off Camiguin Island, Philippines
(March 29 – April 13, 2026) Before leaving Guam, a fellow sailor told me about the Kuroshio Current (also known as the “Black” or “Japan” Current). Much like the Gulf Stream in the Atlantic, this current can add or subtract over 3 knots to your speed. By riding it, we maintained a fast moving average of 7.2 knots as we approached the northern Philippines.
After seven days at sea, we reached the first islands of the Philippines and decided to anchor for a rest.
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