39:40.1N 59:41.7W - Squalls and Porridge

Yellowdrama IV
Skipper/Crew: Blake and Clarissa Richter
Wed 16 Sep 2009 15:36
Hello Blog
 
Greetings from aboard Yellowdrama IV. Some lovely sunsets and some lovey sunrises so far. This morning, things have decidedly turned. Some local squalls are presenting us with warm humid air blowing up from the tropics. Wind angle has changed and changed yet again.
 
As a consequence, we have reefed in sail and gotten rid of the genoa. We're making headway though. 556 miles behind us at 07.40 this morning Thur 24 Sept. A steady 8 knots.
 
Andrew made the world's biggest bowl of porridge at 6.30 and has retired to his scratcher to dream of the marlin he plans to catch later today. Mark too is off to his comfy berth after a 4.30 start. Whose beard will spout more quickly. Mark's or Andrew's?? Tune in soon to find out.
 
It is now 1130 Eastern US Time and the spinnaker has gone up again.