Good progress "14:27.86N 43:28.03W"

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Richard & Alison Brunstrom
Wed 8 Dec 2010 11:56
We have 'enjoyed' strong easterlies for the last 36 hours. Did 180nm in the 24 hours to 0900 today - a record for us. Winds set to continue for next four days at least. Great sailing (now under blue skies as well); the rolling motion makes moving around the boat a challenge. Everything not properly stowed goes flying, and we're all not sleeping well due to being thrown around in our bunks. It's quite surprising how much one's body rolls about in bed, and how difficult it is to sleep in these conditions. But otherwise everything is fine.
Chicken risotto and rhubarb pie with custard for dinner last night (outstanding pie, courtesy of Bethan's mother - please pass our thanks on to her, Bethan). Tonight the dynamic duo of Tom & Joe are planning spaghetti bolognese, I think. They will also be making a carrot cake (with carrot; we still have some left, but unfortunately without the special icing because we forgot to bring the ingredients) for afternoon tea. Yummy.