Day one
Akarana
Graham Deegan
Fri 23 Oct 2009 15:12
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Left Lisbon at 20.00 hrs last night. No wind
but a breaking swell over the bar which was most uncomfortable with waves
swirling down the deck. Things gradually improved as the night went on and
the swell died down off the continental self. But still no wind. Motoring
at about 6 knts.
Anthony produced a memorable Lasagne washed down
with pomergranet juice.
Dolphins seen off the bow at about midnight.
Dolphins returned this morning, adults and little
ones.
Preparations made for a meridian sun sight, but no
sun appeared.
Clouds built up over the morning and by lunch a light drizzle set in,
followed by a rainbow.
Lunch was a salade Niçoise served up by Anthony with Piers
help.
The secret of fast spinnaker sailing: the blow
up arm chair was inflated but alas too soon.
Graham just had time to try it out when storm
clouds were spotted on the horizon and it had to be deflated. It is huge
and would have blown away taking Piers with it if left on
deck.
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