29th and 30th Dec

Inga
Tue 30 Dec 2014 20:41
N16 10.8
W29 32.6
 
on 30.12.14
 
Yesterday was a busy one as we spent much of the morning sorting out the pole for the jib making sure lines did not cross or chafe as well as setting up the second jib on the main boom to act as another pole. By the time we had it all set up the wind died! so ended up motoring for a couple of hours. Then the wind returned and we hsve been bowlling along under jib alone. Had a family of three dophins alongside for about haff and hour. The swell is still big but not so confused and is more comfortable. Everyone had a quiet watch. I was on 0500 to 0800 so saw the sun rise (well behind a cloud really) and am on again 2000 to 2300 so saw the sun set too (well behind a cloud) Some squalls around on the horizon.
Today has been more relaxed with NO deck work othere than to retrieve the kedge anchor chain which had made a break for it in the rolling.Tim is going to try the fishing line tomorrow. Have seen the odd flyingfish skimming the water.
All in all a good day.
Brian