GALICIAN CRUISE IN NUMBERS

Aquila
Alan and Sarah Bennett
Thu 21 Jul 2016 19:43


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Thursday. Aquila anchored in Studland Bay just before the rain set in, after carrying the asymmetric around Durleston Head and past Swanage. Believe this is the first rain we've had since departing on 22 May! Some other stats:
Days away:                   60
Distance sailed:          1639 nautical miles
Crew members:            20
Ports (alongside):       12
Anchorage / buoy:       17
Hours at sea:  324:20 (13days 12hrs 20mins
Becalmed:                     39hrs
Max wind:   Force 7 (15 June and 14 July)
Dolphins sighted:        Lost count!
Whales sighted.           4
Repairs effected:         22
On to-do list:    Longer than skippers arm.
Days with rain:       1 - today!

A heartfelt thanks to all of you who made it possible, both ashore and aboard. It really has been a wonderful two months.
Your skipper.

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