Whales in the Atlantic
Diatonic
Anthony Warr
Wed 9 Dec 2009 00:07
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16 07N 47 49.6W
1200 hrs UTC 8th Dexc 2009 Just 700 miles to
go
The trade winds are still with us and blowing 15 to22
knots but varying in direction from NE to SE and this is causing some
disturbed seas. These cross seas and possibly currents really knocked Diatonic
around the night before last when none of us got any real sleep. Consequently
any time someone went on deck last night all they could hear was the watchkeeper
snoring.
Yesterday was exciting since we had a couple of whales
swimming alongside and surfacing every 4 or 5 minutes to breathe. We were a
bit concerned so in the end told them to bugger off, Diatonic already has a boy
freind. The dolphins have been back and sometimes play
for a couple of hours.
 More excitement yeterday when we sighted a dipping light
in the evening which this morning materialises into a yacht after we slowed
downto let them catch up. Not able to reach him by VHF so went off on our
way.
Still have 7 eggs and some bacon left so enjoying
breakfast but the last 2 loaves of bread are mouldy. We have some long
life baguettes that we can put in the oven and can also make some bread if
desperate enough. Expecting to arrive in Barbados early hours
Sunday.
Boat is OK and cruising at 6 to 7 knots in the daytime but
reefing the twins at night for a bit of comfort.
Despite the wind it is very hot today and we are all just
lazing around waiting for somebody to make the effort and get lunch. Will
probably end up with a beer or 2. Time now for plenty of reading but we fall
asleep after 2 pages.
Next blog 2 days from Barbados
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