Sweetest Thing
Anthony Richards
Tue 8 Mar 2011 11:54
Monday 7/3
 
Well, lightning lightning and more lightning was the theme for last night!!! i do wonder how many times you can sail in close proximity to a lightning storm before probability says you should be struck?! a few more im hoping..
its windy squally and wet..not the 20 degrees of sunshine portugal promised!!
 
Tuesday 8/3
 
What a beautiful sun rise, gentle breeze on our beam, full sails, all lovely... Gettting a little bit squally ahead but we're hoping to squeeze in behind them we've had to reef as the wind is increasing but its a warmer breeze, it finally feels like we're near portugal!! and lets not forget to day is PANCAKE DAY, so I am going to start making some pancakes for brunch, we have sugar and lemon and maple syrup Yeah!!! Happy pancake day!!now what shall i give up for lent??...
 
Position at 1200 UTC 8/3 
37 14.781n
014 29.933w
 
24 hour run 140 nm
Wind E F2
 
Less than 300 nm to Madeira so I am expecting to arrive there around breakfast time on Thursday 10th.
 
There are still some squalls around but they are more isolated and less intense.