Almost half way
Jigsaw
Sat 15 Dec 2007 11:58
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Noon position on Saturday 15th Dec 20.52N 37.36W
still heading SW at about 5.5 knots.
Almost half way across and hopefully we are finding
the trades after a frustratingly slow few day, wind currently around 13-15 knots
from the NE, steady if not spectactular progress and we are about to pass the
half way mark, according to our navigation system we have about 1350 miles to go
and we have done around that over the ground so far. So if we can maintain or
improve on our average speed then an arrival in St Lucia around 25th or
26th looks likely.
Caught another Dorado last evening, about 1.6 kg,
which arrived just in time to provide some tea for the crew. No fishing today as
we all Dorado'd out.
Weather still fine, already 27 C and visability is
excellent. I am feeling a bit rough and exhausted today, even
the sight of my sardine last night on watch only slightly lifted me. It is
a bloody long way to sail and as skipper I want to see the miles start
rolling by a litle quicker, sailors are never content, always too much wind
or not enough. I know the frustrations will pass as we get closer to St
Lucia, but this morning it still seems a long way away. Exacerbated by our
ARC mates arriving in their droves and getting on the beer.
Paul.
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