20 06N 68 33W

Osprey
John Bowering
Thu 13 Nov 2008 11:32
0600 on 13th November - we have now found the real Atlantic swell which is coming off our port bow and are beating to windward against an ESE force five wind which has slowed us down somewhat. We should be at Sopers Hole late tomorrow or early Saturday morning depending on the weather. Everyone is fine on board and the boat is performing well. The engine will have had more running hours during this passage than in the rest of its short life - we are using it continuously as the wind is effectively on the bow and we would otherwise have to tack a long way offshore to make the BVI on a cross wind reach.Whilst this would be more comfortable it would take longer and we want to get there quickly so that Jonathan and Finn have a few days relaxing near a beach rather than working hard on an ocean passage. We intend to anchor or pick up a buoy at Sopers hole and have a look around. It will also give John an opportunity to talk to the locals and see if he can secure a berth locally for when Anita comes out after Christmas.It could interesting mooring at Sopers Hole in the dark as it is a small hurricane hole with limited space though hopefully there will not be many boats there yet this season.