Day 2 – Noon 20^th May to Noon 21^st May

The fleet has dissipated and is now out of sight. It’s just the four of us again out on the ocean. So far the wind has been kind to us and after two days we’ve racked up 262 miles in the right direction. That rate would put us in Horta in 14 days, not the 16 allowed.

But there’s a problem called weather. We’ve been staying south because there was a gale warning to the north of us on day 1 which developed into a storm warning by day 2. We might be crazy to want to cross an ocean but we’re not that stupid.

Looking at our route further ahead all I can see is no wind or wind against us as the storm peters out. Day 3 should be ok but after that progress might be painful for a while.

We’re being entertained by great shearwaters skimming the surface of the waves at high speed. These birds have amazing skill and manoeuvrability. There’s always some wildlife out here to capture the imagination even if it’s too difficult to capture on camera.

Talking of entertainment we have Graham. I have to say his cooking is far better than his singing. Chilli-con-carne first night. Jerk chicken and vegetables the second. Nice one mate.

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Paul - Peejay