Back to the UK - Atlantic Ocean - Day 1
Rainmaker
Donald Macdonald
Sun 2 May 2021 20:20
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Position 18.46.7N 61.05.0W
We left the St John's Customs & Immigration dock at
1930 (1530L). All times during crossing will be in UTC as that is the ships time
now.
Full main and jib up. We hand steered to start
as we had to navigate through the reef north of Antigua. Once that was done
Harold has been working non-stop. The wind is from the NE where we want to go so
beating in the 8-12 knots of breeze which means our progress is a little slow
only 4 to 5 knots over the ground. Last 24 hours just covered
115nm.
Couple of minor faults already. A little bit
of movement seen in the steering cables, which have been tightened. The
galley sink is not draining properly have not investigated yet, will wait until
we are more level unless total blockage.
Last night's dinner Heinz Chicken vegetable soup, fresh
roll and then pineapple rings in juice.
Tonight plan to have Fraye Bentos meatballs in sauce
with carrots and peas, fresh roll then sliced apricots in
juice.
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