New Boots
Cerys
Wed 19 May 2010 14:16
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36:27N 34:23W
Speed 5.5
Sea 3 Metres
Wind NW F4
301 N Miles to Horta
2000 miles covered in 17 days at sea. We have been
good boys and so are allowed a mini-shower today. A front moved over us with
force 8 winds backing an veering all over the place. After wasting a lot of time
and distance on the wheel trying to stay in front of it I hove to and Joe and I
enjoyed a cup of tea in relative calm. The wind now northerly
since.
We are seeing dolphins every day now, todays were
White Sided Atlantic Dolphins and Flanno got some great "footage" despite my
best efforts. Other wildlife, we still have lots of Portuguese men of war
attached to the duogen and just now we had to pull in the fishing lure as it was
being attacked by four Cory Shearwaters.
Nightwatch:
Barometre climbing
Wind dropping
Engine running
Crew sleeeping
Red Glowing
Distance closing
Steak waiting
Joey emarged this afternoon and perched himself
high so we would all notice he was sporting new boots. Joey only wears
the very latest trends and this footwear looks like it was designed by Aigle
just as he was boarding the plane.
The shoe is in desert black mylar, tight to the
ankle, shooting up gracefully to just below the knee in a matt velvet. Giving
good shape, this toughened velvet, is still light enough to make out the shape
of a toned calf muscle. They are clasped neatly derriere in a titanium broach.
Feathery light and fairy nimble this particular model has a thrust system for
stabilisation on a heaving bow. This suspension is operated by a small handheld
remote with port and starboard sensors. We are awe struck by their shapely
bueaty and they suit Joey extremely well in a Batman and Robin homosexual kind
of way. They are embossed with his name in a golden thread. Fetching and proud,
Joey glides to the foredeck in these velour wonders, wrapped now in bin liners
as manufacturers instructions warn to keep them away from water and white
flour.
Can be found at: Zara
Cost: $1999.95 (each) batteries not
included
Not to be out done Flanno clambers to the cockpit
in his new and delightfully attractive footwear. Leggier than Joeys models,
these Dubarrys are in a rich butterscotch with goretex bands in dolphin grey.
Bejewled around the calf, a flurry of starry reflections grace the cockpit.
Built by a Ballinasloe Bueaty these have been specially moulded for Davids
feet, each the size of a small kayak, they offer an extremely stable work
platform but do not fit in the saloon. A true sea boot, grip is maintained by
thousands of flagellae grasping at the deck with each step, they are fully
waterproof but carry a warning that they could disintegrate in heavy fog. Tiny
led lamps help you find your feet when asleep or suffering a dead leg. These
boots alow the wearer to amble jovially at an angle of 20 degrees which is
helpfull when seasick.They are rechargeable and come with a 220V power supply
and optional solar panels.
Can be found at: JD Flannery, Nenagh or Elverys
Sports
Cost: $205.95
Tom and I, one might think, fair poorly in our
multi year nubuck and goretex. We have it on good authority, however, that
this hail washed and storm weathered look will be all the rage at the Milan boat
show next month.
Anyway we have better
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