Two days have past since our last entry, since then not much has happened sail wise. Yesterday was a day without much wind so we did a lot of motoring from 1400 till 0600, since then we have had sails up and kept a steady pace together with a nice and sunny day. Maybe a bit too nice for Emil who got a bit of sun stroke, but nurse Coral comes to the rescue and fixed him up. Mat and Ritchie fixed the water maker, together with one week at sea was celebrated by Coral’s roast lamb, roast potatoes and vegetables together with beans. We even treated ourselves with ice cream and mango.

 

Nature provided us with dolphins and flying fish. Which is by far the most strange being on earth, they cant even see when flying!? Do they think they are a fish that wants to fly or a bird that thinks its a fish? Talk about existential issues...

 

Doing a crossing is about so much more than sailing, 80% of the time is about improving and nurturing the team-spirit. As everybody is their own individual it can sometimes be hard to get along on such a small confined space and environment. Luckily for us we are all getting along very well and learning so much from each other in all aspects, not just sailing, i.e. cooking, literature, music, philosophy, and all other knowledge one holds. Sharing is caring: )

We have received reports from the ARC about numerous boats going back or taken a detour just to refuel or replace/drop off crew. Knowing this makes us so grateful about how great we are getting along! As a team we are working better and better together for each day. Orshi and Coral work well in the kitchen, where Orshi’s numerous months cooking at sea is of great interest to Coral. Orshi and Emil are teaching Coral nautical skills, i.e. helming, trimming sails and navigation. She is a great student! // Emil & Orshi. The men and Orshi work out/discuss the days route and plan ahead for best sailing with safety being the highest priority.

 

Facts for today:

We have after one week at sea covered 1100 nautical miles and we are leading our class as the most south-westerly boat, but that doesnt mean a lot! Take a look at www.worldcruising.com/arc/eventfleetviewer.aspx