Wednesday 17th of May

Awelina of Sweden
James Collier
Wed 17 May 2017 15:30
36:34.8N, 034:09.2W

We set out two weeks ago this morning, it feels longer! 287 miles to go and we’re nearly on course as the wind has veered a bit and is now SE. But the sun is shining and it’s not at all unpleasant despite the sea being from dead ahead so we’re pitching rather. The sea will doubtless follow the wind and the waves thus also move more to the SE soon, which will help.

We’ve seen nothing at all in the way of ships or yachts for 48 hours or so but dolphins come past from time to time. Good strong contact on the short-wave with G4ABQ last night - we’re getting closer!