Vasco da Gama
Ian Strathcarron
Mon 23 Jun 2008 09:52
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We are in the Western Approaches between the Bay of
Biscay and the Atlantic, heading SW in a straight line from Falmouth to W
of Corunna in Spain.
For the first time since leaving the Isle of Wight
at 1 am on Friday, we have fine weather, good visibility and a calm
sea.
Between midday yesterday and 4 o' clock this
morning we came through a horrendous patch of rough sea. I spent the storm
in our cabin, working on some counted cross-stitch embroidery to keep
my mind off the crashing waves and noise. I was excused watch duty as
it was stormy, foggy and we were in a busy shipping lane of the English
Channel.
At about 6 pm I emerged to make some sandwiches as
it was too rough to heat up the Shepherd's Pie I had made
earlier.
On my way back into the cabin, a huge wave broke
over the bow, covering the boat and me and filling the cabin with
water. Fortunately the bed was covered with a sheepskin cover given to us
by Hazel which trapped the water in a puddle and I was able to empty it,
change my clothes and get into a dry bed for the night.
Today, in contrast, is beautiful. We are
heading south, the barometric pressure is rising, and we are in very good
spirits.
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