Azores Passage Day 14

Starcross Fair Log
Ross Wilson
Mon 2 May 2011 17:38
Monday 02/05/11
1200UT Position 39:00.2N  33:17.1W
Distance run 1200 - 1200UT: 141NM
1200UT  COG 110M, SOG 6.1ts, wind 300M 13kts, baro 1019 now rising
1200UT Temperatures: Air 18, Sea ?
Intention: to sail to Horta on Faial (215NM) 
 
Following receipt of a local Azores weather forecast, the threat from the Low to our North appears to have diminished and we have reset our course for Horta.  With full white sails, we enjoyed a lovely reach through the night with stars again visible to steer by.  At dawn the Genoa was poled out and we continue towards our destination at a satisfactory speed in a comfortable sea and the sun shining, with all aboard much refreshed after a good night's sleep.
 
Simon's supper of pork chops with a garlic white sauce on brown rice and peas followed by peaches and cream rounded off an excellent day yesterday. 
 
Arrival in Horta tomorrow now appears probable and we are all looking forward to showers and a few drinks.  Ocean Wanderer should arrive today and we await her brief on arrival formalities for re-entry into the EU with interest.  Having experienced Caribbean arrangements we are probably well up to what ever awaits!