Fair Do's VII Report- 0600 17-11-08

Fair Do's VII, Atlantic 2008....
Professor John Shepherd
Mon 17 Nov 2008 06:15
Hi Chris,
 
Our position:
LATTITUDE=                37 44.050N
LONGITUDE=               10 19.098W
Other info=                   
 
Nav:
COURSE STEERED=    209
SPEED=                       7.40
 
Weather Observations:
WINDSPEED=              10.5
DIRECTION=                 075
TRENDS=                     Pretty constant around 070 however a small drop in pressure since 0100. Very dewy night last night.
TIDE=                           Seems to be a little against us, not much though.
SEASTATE=              Moderate/Fair
 
Intentions/status:
The pit stop went fine taking a total of 2hours to get in and then out again, we left there at about 1700 yesterday, since then we have been motorsailing down the rhum line. All is well onboard just wating for the breese to fill in. The boys are anxious to know how strong and how long the trades will last into the islands (for the eta sweepstake!?). I am happy to be on the way again, 629 miles to go! Is there any benefit to straying either side of the straight line course 209?
 
Thanks for all the help, speak soon hope your well.
 
Best regards,
 
Hugh.