Distance to go 1328 nm 

 

 

Good sailing conditions during the day yesterday on a broad reach and reasonable speed to manage the waves.  We took in some 'laundry' overnight so we can handle squalls without having to reef (and waking up the off-watch person).

 

Yesterday was another shower day - luxury.  We also put 60 litres of water into the tanks via the watermaker in the afternoon.  The sea temp is increasing slighly - now about 24 degrees - in Lin's world that's still 'freezing' but it's progress.

 

 

This was taken last Friday in benign conditions.  The sails are 'goosewinged' with the wind from virtually dead behind.  The genoa is held out by a pole which is held fixed by lines down fore and aft and a third line as an uphaul.  This is to keep the sail as flat and steady as possible to reduce rolling:-