First 24 Hours 13-9-2014
Exocet Strike
John & Stella Dyer
Sat 13 Sep 2014 12:36
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Left Plymouth at approx 1200 on the 12th, mainly
folks there to wave us off and loads of good luck messages - thanks to all who
were there in body or mind.
Sails up and out of the sound for a fairly
boisterous first day, had to put a reef in at 1630 since the wind was 22 to 28
kn, much above forecast but fast, although bumpy sailing.
Got to Ushant this morning against tide, wind down,
resorting to motoring to get through, now at position 47.47.2N 5.47.1W we are
now sailing again doing approx 7kn towards Finisterre.
There is quite a big Atlantic swell running, long
intervals between them, rocking the boat about quite a bit, but all is good,
settled into our watch regime OK.
The Moonrise last night was spectacular and the
moon kept us in light all night, and the Sunrise this morning was equally
specatular, framing the two light houses on the island of Ushant.
I aim to post another blog tomorrow, with pictures
to follow when in touch with wifi again,
John |