NOON POSITION 19:04.76N 33:39.30W
Aurelia
Shirley and Michael Webb-Speight
Thu 21 Dec 2006 14:50
LAST 24 HOURS: 141NM, 1534 MILES TO GO
much bettter sailing conditions over the last 24 hours with the code zero flying other than during the night
a swell from both the NE and NW combined with a proepellor that would not stop spinning made for an uncomfortable night
I took a swim in 5500m of water this morning to sort out the fishing line that had tangled in the prop and prevented it from feathering properly.
It was an interesting experience to say the least as I looked down into the crystal clear bright blue water. I could see nothing at all - I was suspended 5.5km above the surface of the earth and 1500 miles from the nearest dry land. I felt like a man on a space walk - and quickly cheked on the location of the boat to reassure myself.
we are but nothing in the great scheme of things...