11th May Day 1 Bermuda - Azores 32:28.710N 064:24.155W
Whisper
Noel Dilly
Sat 11 May 2013 18:04
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"We Are On Our Way"
Our relaxation day playing golf and walking
yesterday was grey and slightly damp but very enjoyable and knowing that the
island needs the rain to survive the summer, makes it far more
pleasant. The wind had dropped making crossing the harbour in Rustle much
easier, so that we no longer felt concerned about delivering Sandro and his
luggage on board without getting him soaked in sea water. As Whisper
was all set to go, it was great to be distracted by playing golf, it
certainly took our minds off the impending voyage. Getting started is the
difficult and stressful part, but once on our way we can just get on with what
ever needs to be done.
The BA flight arrived on time at 18:30 and
Eric and Janice were with us to welcome Sandro for his very brief visit to
Bermuda. The skies had cleared and the evening sun was out and we all
spent a very pleasant last evening together taking a short walk around the
Nature Reserve at Coopers Island before enjoying a meal at the Black Horse
Restaurant.
The night was flat calm and we woke up to
blue skies, very little wind and a calm sea
in the harbour. We enjoyed a brief walk around the town, checked out
at Customs and Immigration and returned to Whisper, where we stowed Rustle on
deck, had the inevitable British cup of tea whilst we
decided that there was nothing left to do except to go! We
called up Bermuda Harbour Radio to ask permission to leave the harbour
and were wished a safe journey as we motored out of The Cut to the
open sea. It was 11am and we were on our way with only 1665nm to go!
Thank you to everyone, who by either text, phone,
email or voice has wished us fair winds and a safe
voyage.
With full sails set, the seas are gentle and the
wind is gently pushing us on our easterly course at around 4-5 knots, Windy Bill
is back in commission - it couldn't be a better start to our
voyage.
As I write this note, Bermuda is just disappearing
from our view. We really have enjoyed our stay here. Our friends
have made us so very welcome and ensured that we have had an enjoyable
stay. Their kindness and generosity is very much appreciated
and will always be remembered, especially as we tuck into Hinson
Island fresh produce of homegrown strawberries and prepare the
onions! Thank you Janice and Eric, we hope it won't be too long
before we meet again.
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