A frustrating, sweltering day sailing-wise on board Gulliver today, with two
gybes, a temperamental Autopilot and huge rolling swell not helping the
situation. Had excellent breeze for last 24hrs keeping us steaming along but
have to keep a close eye on the instruments at all times and be ready to
leap down into the aft cabin and grab the tiller when it inevitably feels
like taking a break! Having said that it has been an ideal day for tanning
on the 'beach', everybody is looking disgustingly healthy and relaxed. Ed
has completed a 24hr run without the GPS and succeeded in estimating our
position to within 4 miles of our actual position. We are now within 40
miles of Falbala and there is a suggestion of pirating her for fresh water
showers. Pah-who needs fresh water when we have the cleanest, most beautiful
sea all around?!
Andrew has finally given up on Atlantic fish, which meant Lis resorted to
cooking tonight's supper of Corned Beef Hash with baked beans and freshly
baked bread, much to Anna's disgust! (and the boys approval) followed by
bananas cooked in spiced Rum. It was accompanied by this evening's
screening of Aviator, a mightily long but excellent film, particularly in
our version of a Drive-in cinema, which is incredible and surreal.
54 miles to go.
All the best from Mark, Ed, Lis,Andy, Anna and Zoe
