land ahoy.....................
Cafeseerose
Tue 15 Dec 2009 14:26
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17.00 n 61.45 w
Speed 6 kts
Distance 142 miles
Swell 3-4 m
wind 20-25 kts
hot and sunny
Sail plan headsail only
Fish 1 big tuna
Arrived 11 December 1100 hours
Our last night before landfall with myself on the
dawn watch.
Making good speed as we approach the shallower
water around Antigua. What a difference weve gone from 5 k under the keel to 50
m and hence the sea state getting high.
Pulled in a cracking blue fin tuna at dusk so tuna
and chopped chili was back on the menu.
Squally night with up to 40 kt
gusts was handled well by the crew.
Final approach was much anticipated although we could see the glow of the
lights from the island hours before any actual sighting of land.
Then there it was the fabled Island of Antigua,a strange sight for 4 men
who hadn't seen any land for 3 weeks.
The approach to English harbour was easy and even managed to anchor off the
beach for a quick swim before clearing customs.
The End
Love to all
Mark,mike,Jan and Greg
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