Position 1200 UTC +0200hrs 2nd December  19:59.00 N 39:14.00 W 

 

The wind dropped in the early hours and the sails flapped and the boat rolled so quality sleep was at a premium. It picked up a bit in the morning but has been generally light for most of the day making life on board a bit rocky and rolly.

 

We crossed the halfway point this morning at 0630 local time so that’s just under 9 days .  Bearing in mind out early steering problems we are quite pleased with that and hope to complete the second half a bit quicker with the benefit of the trade winds.  We’ve deployed our secret weapon to achieve this – our storm jib.  Now if 2 sails are goose winged, then what do you call it when you add a 3rd.  answers on a postcard.

 

Phil decided he wanted a haircut today so Jennie demonstrated her expertise and gave him a bit of a mohican.  Well it was only temporary and ended up as a normal number 4.

 

To celebrate half way, we had a party this afternoon on deck.  It started with a tropical bucket challenge which is a bit like an ice bucket challenge but not so unpleasant..  It was all done whilst wearing our specially purchased hi vis sunglasses..

 

We each had a little present from Coral (Richie’s wife) and ended up with Champagne and home made cake.  Just time afterwards for a few quiz rounds.

 

Things still going well and regards to all  (or anyone) who is following our progress.