Day 20 - Kept moving. Just!
Bonkers
Donald Macdonald
Sat 3 Feb 2024 19:58
The last 24 hours have managed to keep moving, upwind. At times been down to 0.2 knots, but moving. Last night just as was getting dark decided to remove the heavy wether jib and inner forestay so furling jib could be put into action as far better for light wind close hauled sailing. The jib removal was done all singlehanded so the jib could not be flaked well in the dark so has been flaked by the drop and the encouraged into the sail bag and folded which is still in the cockpit as extra soft comfort area with the 2 bean bags.
Engine oil topped up, a bit too enthusiastically as slightly above full level. Engine may come into action overnight if predicted 1-2 knots wind materialises. Not putting the last 20 litres of fuel in to ensure we do not get carried away. There maybe no advantage using the engine as the wind is filling in from behind and south of us, will when time comes for that decision. 210nm to go rhumb line. 2740nm travelled.
Had good sunshine today and chaged some settings on Solar Panel charger to encourage it to stay in the Absorbtion phase longer. Today has worked as we are at 100% capacity.
Dinner will be Irish Stew, carrots, mash, cheese, baguette then pineapple slices in juice.