Day 3 - 1300 BST Persephone of London
Persephone... Cruiser/Racer
Nigel & Karen Goodhew...
Tue 13 Aug 2013 12:08
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1300 Day 3 - Persephone of London 2H
As we approached the Scilly Isles yesterday
evening, it became evident that we could make a fairly late decision as to which
way to leave them. The oscillating breeze over the day had as occasionally
tracking North of them, and occasionally south. Our initial (rough) plan was to
tack up in the gap between St Mary's and the TSS exclusion zone, though in
the event, we didn't really fancy volunteering ourselves to head straight into
the southbound tide. Instead, we carried on with a stronger SOG and stuck with
our overall strategy of heading West. We noticed that Rapscallion, the other
double handed 38 executed our initial thoughts... and we have since lost them on
AIS with the seperation that resulted.
Other updates: Dad went swimming this morning. Up
until this morning, our engine problems had not relented, and every time we went
to charge, the fuel line was getting clogged with something. The swimming I
mentioned was not in the English channel, nor the Celtic sea, but in the diesel
tank. We think it's all unclogged and resolved now, though as I type, there is a
potentially sea-sick-inducing aroma wofting around the cabin. Luckily, neither
Dad nor myself have the time nor the 'attitude' to get seasick... too
busy!!
Last night was another good night for us. There was
an amazing sky with too many shooting stars to count, a decent breeze, and
the boat was sailing nicely. With all the stars out it was easy to sail along
all alone on deck (with lifejacket/harness on, if you're reading this Mum /
ISAF) and you notice that the Sigma 38 universe is realy quite small -
especially when it reeks of diesel!
We sailed pretty much due West on starboard
tack, south of the Scillies... expecting a big left shift, which we have
harnessed now. We are currently power reaching... 50deg apparent wind angle
on port, with 6-11 knots TWS and flying towards the rock. We are
pretty sure most of our rivals are to the north east of us - it will be
interesting to see how we all pop out on the other side. Wish us
luck!
Tim
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