Day 5 was a quiet day. At midday we changed the rig - removing the pole from
the genoa and came onto a reach in order to maintain our south westerly
course, as the wind has gradually moved round to the East. The wind has
eased to 10 knots so our progress has slowed to 5-6 knots but we are making
good progress overall and a reduction in the swell combined with a change in
our point of sailing means that there is less rolling of the boat and it is
more comfortable down below. The forecast is for strengthening winds
overnight so we may pick up speed later. Overall we are on course and and on
schedule, eating well and in good health and spirits.
The fishing was unsuccessful today, except for initial excitement when we
caught something - that turned out to be a plastic sack! No fish for dinner
again.
