BRITISH SOLDIER ARC BLOG - DAY 11 (WED 1 DEC)

We've spent the previous 24 hours becalmed but have made good use of the respite to recuperate and to make running repairs to the boat.  Jamie has earned two gold stars because he has got us 'going again' in every sense of the word! 

Firstly, he's been up and down the mast in his Bosun's harness making running repairs to the rigging and sails and then his second and most magnificent achievement, has been to unblock the heads (toilet).  And what a relief to us all - the fall back solution was a bucket at the back of the boat next to the helm (person steering the boat).  Having the heads back in action is very timely because our supply of fresh food is gradually dwindling and we will soon be relying on our high fibre army ration packs...

Brian and Simon's improvised fishing lure has attracted the attention of a pair of large Dorado fish. They both nibbled the bait but didn't bite. The fishing lure looks a bit like a squid and has two felt tip pen eyes - I suspect the fish thought it was just too cute to eat!

The wind has now returned and is blowing in the perfect direction for St Lucia (only 1642 nm remaining).  That said, we've sailed over 1500 miles through the water as this sailing lark doesn't always mean you can sail directly towards your destination!

Graham