France Passage Day 10

Starcross Fair Log
Ross Wilson
Sat 28 May 2011 20:07
Saturday 28/05/11
1200UT Position 47:37.7N  13:44.5W
Distance run 1200 - 1200UT: 123NM
1200UT  COG 060M, SOG 5.6kts, wind 290M 10 - 12kts (estimated - instrument unserviceable), baro 1020 falling slowly
1200UT Temperatures: Air 18, Sea ?
Intention: to sail to France (Camaret 370NM) 
 
A good 24 hours run in roughly the direction of Camaret including the challenges associated with down wind sailing in light airs and swell on the beam.  Weather disappointingly cool and damp with cloud and only occasional glimpses of the sun.