Day 2

Kahia
Paul and Catherine Davis
Sun 20 Nov 2011 13:34
24:48.37N 19:00.94W
 
Our hydrovane (wind self-steering gear )is working very well down wind now. It is not the easiest point of sailing for most self steering devices.  After many fine adjustments to the sails (double reefed main to leeward, set staysail amidships, boomed out headsail to windward)and weather helm on the locked main rudder, as well as various vane adjustments we are sailing in large seas, winds from 8- 18 knots in a very comfortable motion and on course for the last 24 hours.
We are settling into our sleeping pattern and enjoy seeing each other at change over watches and mealtimes. 
We had a rain squall yesterday, reminding us of England, which prompted Paul to play Elgar...
All is well aboard and we are sending our love to our friends and family.