Having been stuck in a hole with little or no wind for the last two days, we are flying today with constant winds, and for a change in the right direction! It is almost dusk here with the sun setting on the horizon. We picked up a bit of chatter from other boats on the radio today suggesting the Great Circle Route up north is proving very fast but we have very little data on what is going on around us. We have just picked up details from ARC Control of a serious medical problem 400 miles south west of us. One of the crew of AAG Big One was badly burned during a broach. They are currently trying to source a vessel to do a lift off.

I know there is a few Sweepstakes going on our ETA. For those of you thinking we were up for a fast crossing, think again. The lack of wind of the last few days will cost us dear while our damaged spinni pole will limit our sail options later. That said, for the gamblers among you, we are taking a very direct route……