First 24 Hours 25:56N 16:42W
MALARKEY
Jo & Trevor Bush
Wed 20 Dec 2006 14:46
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An unauspiscious start. We nearly left the pontoon
without unplugging the electrics. If it wasnt for our pal Ross standing on the
quayside to see us off we would have dragged the pontoon across the marina. The
winds were very light to start and we made slow progress motor sailing South.
However the wind did fill in from the East as forecast and we turned the
motor off during the early hours. It steadily increased to Force 4/5 and we
are now making good progress with an average speed over the ground of 7+ knts
and bursts upto 10 knts.
 Shaun was the first to test our transom shower
contraption. It was quite clear that the water must have been
cold!. But hey ho atleast he smells alittle sweater than the rest of
us.
After the first 24 hours run we managed 153M and we
are quite pleased with that bearing in mind our slow start. The sea and weather
has been kind to us so far, lets hope it stays that way.
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