After 40 hours running before gale force winds Force 7 and 8 with huge seas, Kahia only partial broached once, righting herself perfectly before the next waves and never pooped (=water over the stern).

After the initial tension, we got used to the motion, didn’t get seasick and cooked as usual. We slept in full gear and lifejackets in the saloon, when off watch. Funny how one gets used to things and I kept reading Ellen MacArthur’s book ”Taking on the World” a great way to keep inspired during my watches. Paul gets his inspiration in reading for a second time Joshua Slogan “Sailing alone around the World” .

Both of us being grateful to sharing this adventure together, being a fantastic team and seeing our dream come true.

The wind has dropped to Force 3 to 4, which means our boat-speed is slower and the wave motion gentler.

Now we find ourselves relaxing again, running the engine to charge batteries, make fresh water, tidy up and shower.