South East Trade Wind Sailing
Blue Sky's Voyage
George & Michael
Sat 27 Feb 2010 00:28
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Hello Friends
"2:35S
120:13W"
We've not too much to report other than the
fact that we're making splendid progress now that we have consistent trade winds
to work with.
We have seen a couple of ships headed to
South America - they both showed up early on our AIS and passed astern of us.
One empty bulk carrier off to San Nicolas in Peru and the other to Mejillones in
Chile.
Sadly, we did lose another fishing line and
lure to some monster of the deep - probably a shark.
Our bread supply - which has lasted this
long without going mouldy - has finally run out so George will be doing a little
onboard baking soon. This may present a slight challenge as the trade winds have
put up a few waves, though nothing as aggressive as the English
Channel.
It's a lovely sunny afternoon with just a
few fluffy white clouds to punctuate the blue. The shearwaters and petrels are
busy as ever, even this far from land and we caw a tropic bird today too. Only
1240 miles to go as I write - ETA next Friday or Saturday we hope.
Best Wishes
George, Michael, Alex and Simon
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