Midnight we had made it as far as 17:06.94N 26:24.77W – 4th of December, 2008.

Engine Time – 4.25 Hour’s

We had to motor for a long time to get clear of the onshore winds blowing onto the hot volcanic Island we had been parked up at. Once clear we picked up the NE Trade Winds. The only problem for us was the swell was still a little confused and the wind was light so the ride was not so comfortable.

It was a weird feeling though taking off bound for the Caribbean. It is hard to explain but we both new we had a long way to go and plenty of time to experience just about every emotion know to man and women.  The best thing is that Fi and I are a great team so everything become so much easier.

I feel really confident in the boat, Silky, we had an amazing ride down to the Cape Verde’s not to mention our trip from Gibraltar and every thing feels as though it is about right.

It was not long until I caught a fish for dinner, I am slowly working out how Fiona like’s to eat it. Typical though because she expects me to catch it, kill it, fillet it, skin it, de bone it, batter it and then fry it. I must admit all the hard work is worth it. Mmmmmm….

Special comments by Fiona:  We are finally off on our biggest voyage yet.  The months and months of preparation and hard work on the boat are behind us and the journey has just begun!  It’s weird because this is the first time yet that I have not had feelings of apprehension or fear at what lay ahead.  Perhaps it’s my faith in the boat or the fact that hundreds of other boats do this trip this time every year so it can’t be that bad can it??

Day 135

Traveling Direction – West

Wind Direction – East – moderate

Swell – Moderate

Average Speed –  4.7

Top Speed – 9.0 Knots Through the water

Distance Covered – 64.9 Nautical Miles