19:02.8N 061:48.2W Midday Fix 10 May 2010 A Step Into The Unknown
Oboe D'Amore's Web Diary
Nigel Backwith
Mon 10 May 2010 11:46
GPS Position: 19:02.8N 061:48.2.0W
Sea Miles (first 20 Hours): 120nMs
Sea Miles to date: 120nMs
Present Course Over Ground: 021°M
Present Speed Over Ground: 7.2kts
Average Speed Over Ground(previous 24 hours): 6.0kts
Average Speed Over Ground to date: 6.0kts
Estimated GPS Position in 24 hours time: 21:27N 061:31W
Sea State: Moderate
Wind Speed and Direction: 12kts ENE
Barometric Pressure: 1004mB
We've had our first night at sea and all's well. A supper of Shepherd's
Pie, courtesy of David went down a treat. We are already out of sight of
any land and only one sailing vessel was spotted during night hours, way out
west on the horizon. A couple of small squall crossed over us during the
night just to keep us on our toes. We are generally heading north but have
managed to make some east, which is pleasing. The weather forecast suggests
that we might get quite light winds later on today and tonight. David, Ryan
and Rob are sleeping with Maggie and Wendy on watch. Dawn broke about 1 1/2
hours ago and it feel like breakfast time!
Nigel
Date: 10 May 2010