31N 76W Position heading 86 deg 6kts
Pipedream
Fri 29 May 2009 15:26
After our last report we spent the night drifting
with little or no wind. Chris and I were on watch at about 3 AM and say a
light low in the horizon through a cloud bank that we were sure was an
approaching freighter. We had little maneuverability so I started the
engine to motor away from it. Turns out we were trying not to be run over
by Venus...
We got weather from Herb the next day who was
surprised we had not made more distance. I explained we were becalmed and
needed some wind. Boy did he deliver! It started last night with a
little breeze from the south and now is blowing about 25 Kits. We have
taken a couple of reefs and all is well.
Phil's knees are bothering him and well see if we
can rustle up an orthopedic guy when we get to Bermuda. Waiting on another
forecast from Herb. Sailor's life too much or too little. Have to be
more careful what I wish for in the future.
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