More wind, more speed

Blanshard
Sun 20 Jun 2010 13:29
Position 36 51.27N 14 05.00W  Log reading 15726  distance covered 205 miles
 
Yes, the log does over-read!  We have been suspicious of it all along but 205 miles would be a record for a boat like Depeche.  Still it is always nice to have the illusion that we are travelling faster than we are.  The GPS, of course, gives us our true speed but we have never been quite sure how much the gulf stream has been contributing, now we know.  The wind has increased from the north as forecast and so we are now speeding along on a reach hoping to make our final landfall in two days.  The sun still shines and, without too many superlatives, the stars at night streetch from horizon to horizon now that there is less moon.  No signs of any other life and the fishing line sadly remains slack.
Domestic bliss rules behind me with Alastair doing the washing up after spanish omlettes and mangoe from the Azores for lunch.  Looking forward to an afternoon siesta as we slip into the spanish way of life.....