Still at sea "28:16.646N 15:34.489W"

VulcanSpirit
Richard & Alison Brunstrom
Sun 7 Nov 2010 17:19
Now approachiong Gran Canaria after a longer than expected sail from La Palma - light and contrary winds forced an unwelcome 5 hour tack upon us in order to round the north of Tenerife.Subsequent sail has been excellent, close reaching (i.e. going slightly upwind, one of the faster points of sail) at speeds up to 8 knots (that's fast for us!).Weather unexpectedly cold at sea; the crew have had to resort to wearing long trousers for the first time in ages. It feels really strange.