Shooting Stars?
Flyer of Lorne
Dave Sturrock
Sat 8 Nov 2008 03:58
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36:35.40N 13:12.22E
We are back on the move today having departed
Valetta at 11:00hrs. Unfortunately we are now 1 crew lighter as Sandy had to
return home due to work commitments leaving Richard and myself to continue
onwards.The wind is on the nose again but it is a very steady and pleasant
NW'ly F4. This has allowed Flyer to make a steady
7knots to windward and we have logged around 120NM at the time of writing. I
have counted 11 shooting stars or meteors in my 4hr watch so far, maybe someone
can advise if there is some kind of irregular activity at present? It has been
another clear night with a great view of the constellations. The AIS and radar
have both been well used as we have had up to 10 ships on screen at any time as
they make the passage through the Strait of Sicily. Flyer is currently on track
to clear the island of Pantelleria to the North on route for her next planned
destination of Algiers.
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