17:48.53N 42:35.69W

Wind and waves still coming from the north but after last
night being rather awkward torow in, today has been alt better with the
forecast meant to look good for the next week or so. Able to maintain 2.5kts
most of the day so far, bit of a bumpy ride due to the waves from the side but
as long as we are moving towards Antigua we don’t mind too much. Our
second jetboil burner which we use to heat our water has now broken as well so
we have to light it using matches, suposedly waterproof, bt usually takes 4 or
5 attempts. Fortunately we have a packet of matches per person per dry food day
pack so plenty to spare. Still hot here but not as bed as last few days due to
the cooling breeze. Our fishy friends are still with us and the storm Petrel
(possibly called Pete) comes and visits most evenings. Just about to drop below
the 1100 mile to go barrier so with good conditions we wil hope to go
through 1000nm early on Wednesday. |