It's hot, hot, hot
Ondina
Wed 12 Dec 2007 04:26
We’re in the tropics and it’s hot, 30 degrees. The cabins are especially
hot at night so it’s good to get some air on watch where at least there is
a breeze. I forgot to mention a closing date for our BIG PRIZES draw for
guessing the time/date across the finishing line (see earlier blog). It’s
tonight, 12th December at midnight UK time. No more clues except to say
that the boat has had a record 24hr run in its history of 180nm and we’re
sailing hard – but who knows, it might be dead calm tomorrow…
Thanks for the ¾ way presents. Books from J (great timing as our reading
is getting a bit thin on the ground), spices from Thandi (great for
livening up Mr Tesco’s curry), a recording of Toby on a clock (made me
smile) and mens personal grooming products from Tracy (we can take the
hint!). Talking of grooming, we gave the boat a once over yesterday with
lots of salt water and soap and even washed a few clothes.
No boats tonight so far on watch. Charlie had a squall and reefed down
and got soaked with the heavy rain. It’s amazing how quickly they come
and go, the whole thing was over in 15 mins and now it’s a lovely star
filled sky again. I might have to reef too as the wind is certainly
blowing and we don’t want to get there too soon!