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Date: 17 Jun 2009 21:38:37
Title: 39:51.19N 010:02.08W Running down the Portugese Trade Winds
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All is well aboard the good ship Tiroam.  We have just enjoyed an special afternoon running down the Portugese coast towards Lisbon with 20+ knots of wind behind us surfing down the waves.
Tony's comment in the log says it all - "boat beautifully balanced - Bob Marley playing"
We have the genoa poled out which gives her great balance and a maximum surf of 12.1kts.  No one can claim this best speed record except Mr Autopilot.
We have just had a great supper out in the cockpit and have now shortened sail for the night - still making a good 7/8kts.
We have sailed 688miles from Falmouth and have 66 miles to run to our next waypoint off Lisbon and then to Cabo de Sao Vincente and south-east to Gibraltar.
Love to friends and family
Tina, Tony, John and Rob
 
 
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