Keoma - 30 November
![](/static/images/logos/site-logo.png)
Dearloves
Wed 30 Nov 2005 20:42
Now that we have the trade winds behind us, we feel
as though we are really moving along fast. In the 24 hours to 12 noon
today we covered 200 miles, and had the spinnaker up the whole time, other than
a couple of hours in the early morning today when it was a bit gusty. Our
top speed was 12.5 knots and we held the spinnaker in up to 24 knots of
breeze.
![]() We have really felt the impact of the heat
today, and have all been a bit lethargic. This morning we had lovely
following, surfing waves. This afternoon the sea has been more confused,
although the waves are not large. This has been the first day that we have
not heard any chat over the VHF, and we have not seen any other boats or
shipping today.
During tomorrow we will be passing a waypoint which
is 1400 miles from St Lucia, which we are taking as our half way
across the Atlantic position - a celebration is planned. There has
been a lot of talk about the first things we will do when we reach land - ice
creams are a high priority, as are long walks!
|