France Passage Day 9
Starcross Fair Log
Ross Wilson
Fri 27 May 2011 15:57
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Friday 27/05/11
1200UT Position 46:22.2N
16:05.7W
Distance run 1200 - 1200UT:
121NM
1200UT COG 080M, SOG 6.1kts, wind
001M 10 - 15kts (estimated - instrument unserviceable), baro 1029 falling
slowly
1200UT Temperatures: Air 18, Sea
?
Intention: to sail to
France (Camaret 480NM)
What a difference in 24
hours! We appear to have crossed to the north of the high pressure ridge
(barometer peaked at 1032) and are now enjoying clear skies with occasional
white 'puffy' clouds, reduced swell and lighter winds currently from the north
but gradually backing we expect to north west and possibly west. The only
casualties of our Beaufort Force 6 and 5 metre swell experience appear to be one
radar reflector lost overboard from upper spreader and no wind speed indication
although the cups are still rotating aloft (a passing cargo ship bound for New
Orleans provided wind stength and forecast, and a friendly
chat).
Starcross and crew are drying out, and
a hearty brunch of bacon and hamburger sandwiches on fresh baked white bread
with coffee has revived spirits. It is looking good for a reach/run all
the way to Camaret over the next 4 days. |