Slow Aussie! 20.14.511N 25.52.203W
Kantara Atlantic Odyssey
Andy Hemens
Fri 25 Nov 2011 17:59
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Another eventful day which started at am. We
were passing a yacht and Joe called them up on the VHF, exchanged a few
pleasantries with the Aussie skipper and then asked them if they had a
problem because they were a 70' yacht doing 4 knots whereas we were steaming
along at 9 knots. A long pause followed...apparently no problems but obviously a
little peeved to be passed by a yacht almost half the size. The Aussie skipper
must be related to Ricky Ponting because he sledged back that our tricolour
looked white but of course it would from behind. Mike blames it on a
dirty bottom but then he would, wouldn't he? After the ARC Joe will be
booked into an etiquette clinic and the Aussie skipper will undergo counseling
after being passed by a Pom yacht!
We made good progress, steady winds all night but
no stars visible. We again threw over a lure and managed to catch supper
just as we were hoisting the Asymmetric. Another fish that we cannot identify
but looks tasty.
Our beards are coming along nicely and will be
judged by Jason when we reach St Lucia. Bob Marley is playing and we might even
have a glass of wine tonight. Joe and Mike are whipping up another
gastronomic delight.
Happy to report no major injuries to either yacht
or people.
Joe is leading in the hygiene stacks with his
second on deck sea water shower. We have all had one so far and it is quite
invigorating although not a sight for sensitive eyes!
The day is ending with a sloppy sea, dying wind and
Jason on the helm.
Ian
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