What a tumultuous night! The wind got up to near gale and for a while we
were bowling along at 9kts. Fun while it lasted but we had too much sail
and the ride was uncomfortable to say the least. We reefed and proceeded at
a more sedate pace of about 7 kts. Still a bumpy ride, but the wind has
dropped to F6 now, the sun is shining, and all is well.
161.6 miles yesterday; 904 miles since we set off from Las Palmas; and 1886
miles to go!