Tuesday 12/04/11

1200UT Position 28:03.3N  65:20.6W

Distance run 1200UT - 12000UT: 117NM

1200UT COG 020M, SOG 4.9kts, wind 080M 19kts, baro 1017 steady

1200UT Temperatures: Air 23, Sea 23

Intention: to continue to Bermuda (St Georges) 256NM

 

By Monday mid morning a sailing breeze had materialised from the north and full sails were set.  This continued to slowly build and veer until by midnight it was easterly 22 knots, and with 3 reefs and a very small jib we pressed on bashing into a rough sea.  It was not a pleasant night with heavy rain and clouds obscuring the moon adding to our discomfort.  Dawn at around 100UT (sun obscured) brought some relief with the wind easing to 18 knots.  However we had made good progress.  Several ships crossed our path, apparently heading to/from Florida ports.  We continue towards Bermuda on a reach at 6.5 knots, the sea is gradually calming, the sun is shining again, and the bacon is grilling!