On Passage
Jigsaw
Thu 18 Oct 2007 13:14
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Well we are now eating up the miles, wind has
picked up to about 20k on the stern so running with gusto, all preventers on and
poles tied up nice and tightly. We have been surfing the swell at speeds of
up to 9.2k. We have run about 190 miles since 3am yesterday, which is
amazing for a heavy old boat like Jigsaw. Vera still helming without
complaint but needs the odd kick when the swell throws us off the
wind.
All feels under control but will put a reef in the
main this evening. Current pos 33 42' N 10 23' W, about level with
Casablanca. course 209T and speed 6.7k.
Last night gave another spectacular star show and
a fantastic clear moon that was presumably shining on all you lot
too! I spent ages just looking at the moon and dreaming of all sorts.
Still trying to identify less well
known constellations and stars, but limited success. Starmaps are coming
out tonight.
I have been reading up on astro nav and
getting the sextant out of it's box. Slow progress so far, but will try a
noonsite tomorrow.
Hope all is well.
Jigsaw.
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