Day 29

leeonsea
Lee Price
Wed 25 Jun 2008 17:36
N38.53.48 W027.00.45

95 miles clocked yesturday, not bad considering the light conditions, it was a joy to see all the islands lit up last night about me, the moon was very bright too, it was a good night sail.

A magical days sailing today, the sea is near flat calm and the wind is a gental 10-15 kts in the NE, just enough to make near enough 5kts. It could only be better if it was a little more Easterly so I could make my desired heading of 50deg, instead I'm heading due north.

I've noticed a change in me, I think having had time to reflect on the Journey so far, I find I'm much more confident in myself and the boat, I don't constantly fiddle with things, when the wind drops off, I wait for it to come back and don't imeadiatly start the engine. I feel more comfortable. I guess part of this is the fact thas it's less than half the distance. I got the chart out today for the first time, i've had the Azores chart out so far, and was supprised at how small I can fold it up to show the bit I want.

Life is Good.

The sun has been out all day, hardly a cloud in the sky but it's not warm, I'm in Jeans and Jumper and feeling just snug.

I didn't get too much sleep last night, the wind dropped in the Lee of Terceira and I motor sailed for a couple of hours. Then I've spent the day pinching tight to the wind, first SE across the bottom of the island, then N up the side. I've cleared the top of it now and so will have a good night and hopefully fair wind and no land to worry about bumping into.

So thats the last I'll see of the Azores for a bit, it's clear water all the way to Blighty, lets hope the weather stays good too.

CeBon