40:56:40N 10:38:00W

 

1800 Universal Time

Position: slightly south of 90 nautical miles west abeam Porto.

Making good but frustrating progress, what with motoring all the time. The winds have been light all day, and the ocean is almost like a millpond, with but a slight swell from the northwest. We have all settled into the rhythm of life on board, and everyone is getting a good rest when off watch. The dolphins last night were the highlight of our trip so far. They stayed with us for well over an hour, and played and surfed in front of our bow and in our wake, almost as if showing us landlubbers what they are capable off. Their phosphorescent trails contrasting magically with the full moon.

Today we made some fresh bread to while away the time as well as filling the boat with a wonderful aroma. Apart from that we are spending our time sunbathing, resting, reading, and Mike and Roger have been practising with their sextants. We also had a dip in the ocean, with 3200 metres of water below us. All’s well.

Roger