Final Day
Digiboat's "Product Testing"
Simon Blundell
Thu 7 Nov 2013 03:38
34:17.36S 014:21.75E
0338z 07/11
Simon, Julie, Robbo, Rob, Ryan, Jed - The Atlantic
Crew
Our last sunrise
over the Atlantic ocean is approaching. The expected SW change night before last
has had us charging for the nearest pub at up to 13kn with 210nm from midnight
to midnight. The change hit with a gale force squall of solid 40kn wind for
about 2 hrs with gusts to 45. Fortunately we'd gybed in expectation an hour or
so earlier, so all we need do was press a few buttons and shorten sail. The SW
has remained at 20-25kn since then and should ease slightly for our last day and
back more to the beam.
Everyone going about
their normal routine with an emphasis on trying to keep warm, and land-based
thoughts - "Where are my shoes?", "Are Ugg boots in fashion in South Africa?",
You know, important stuff like that.
We should be at
anchor at the Royal Cape Yacht Club at tomorrow's sunrise, then move to a berth
there after completing Clearance Formalities. So this'll be the last Atlantic
blog note from the ocean...
SJB