The winds are meant to be from the west
Silver Bear
Ray Lawry
Mon 24 May 2010 16:52
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36:06.0800N 44:53.5100W
We continue to beat against a ENE wind coming
directly from where we want to be going...the inconsistencies of the weather. At
least the UK should be getting good weather! The rain has stopped although we
still need oilskins at night as the temperatures dip. To think just a few weeks
ago I was complaining it was too hot. Dolphins monitor our progress, riding the
bow wave on a regular basis keeping us entertained. No more whale
sightings.
The electric situation is stable as we continue to
hand steer. The general consensus is it helps to pass the time at night,
although when it gets wet and windy things can get a little uncomfortable. The
wind generator is working well as we seem to be sailing up wind for a lot of the
time. We have gone south of our great circle route in the hope of picking up
stronger westerlies predicted in a few days. With the wind as it has been for
the last 2 days our only other option would be to go NNW and I don't
fancy going backwards. The wind is due to disappear later today so I may use the
engine for the first time this trip to push us back NE.
Tony and I are learning a new language from the
younger crew members... getting the vibes, things are sweet and the
food is lush (or is that Gavin and Stacey). I have been introduced to a new
decade of music.. although they claim some of it is from the nineties, that is
modern to me! Fat Freddies Drop, Jamie T and Pendulum to name just 3.
At least I don't have to listen to James Blunt. The bread making is coming
on a treat producing light crusty buns that truely are
lush, so watch out Tony. Duncan is getting quite desperate now at his
inability to catch a fish and is threatening to spear a dolphin. It's ok
girls-we won't let him... unless the food runs out- only
joking.
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