The forecast was for 15 -20 knots of wind.Unfortunately getting 30-40 knots with huge swells which on occasion get very impressive- these sessions of very large waves seem to last for 30 mins or so and then abate. Its very difficult cooking and getting about the boat and sleep comes only when you’re truly tired !  Saw first flying fishes yesterday.Also first ship since we left Canaries. Tomorrow  we should be near enough half way.