Good morning all, and here’s the latest from Nimble Ape.  Since the last diary entry things have picked up somewhat, the wind has improved and we are bowling along at 8kts towards Tortola.  We have 20 to 25kts of wind and a moderate sea state which is bouncing us around a little and sleep is not easy.  However, our optimistic eta now seems quite feasible after a couple of quick days we only have 850 miles to run.  Long may it continue.

Lately we have enjoyed the company of more dolphins, and in the morning watch Chris got hit in the back by a flying fish.  It gave him quite a start as it’s the last thing you expect at 2am while steering.  Ian caught another fish today, it was in the morning and he had to go back as we’d only just had breakfast and didn’t want him hanging about on the boat until someone could find the courage to gut and fillet him.

The food and water are going to make it to Tortola, which is comforting, and we have remained well fed despite the diet now becoming a bit repetitive.  Newman is beginning to dream about rib-eye steak and a good glass of red wine and we think he has reached the limits of allowable deprivation of creature comforts.  In fact, secretly we are all ready for a some fresh food, a hot shower not in salt water, and an ice cold beer.

And with that happy thought we’ll sign off for today.

Yours Aye, Apes

Chris shooting the sun.....