3 dec
19.49.87N 34.57.05W
We’ve had a busy night’s sailing. We
had to take avoiding action to get around a massive fishing trawler. We thought
we had the ocean to ourselves! We made very fast progress, but still just missed
the elusive 200 miles in 24 hrs. Dag. However, we did set a new instantaneous
speed record at 14.2 knots. The downside was that the boat’s motion was very
uncomfortable and most of us had trouble sleeping (Tubby being a notable
exception).
Whilst our winds have been lively,
further north they have been very strong. Sadly one competitor, Mustang lost her
mast. She is a 25.3M Camper and Nicolson, i.e. a big boat. Luckily no one is
hurt and a commercial vessel has been directed to assist her cut her mast
free. Sobering thought though as
the event took place only 50 miles north of us. All at home can rest assured
that we are OK, having taken a more southerly route.
We have been shadowed by the yacht
Persuasion for the last 24 hours. She has been mostly in sight. We have had a
few chats with her on VHF.
Brian and Steve have been taking
promotional shots of crew in club and work clothing. Regular fashion show at
sea.
Tonight we dine on lamb casserole,
roast potatoes and petite pois. Crimbo cake and custard to follow. More suited
to current
Here’s
Kevin. |
Command central. As our track shows, we are close to half way
across |