Friday 10th November
Northern Light II
Michael & Sarah Loftus
Fri 10 Nov 2023 19:21
18 01.186N 23 41.018W
We thought that this would be the day we arrived in Mindelo but sadly not . Less wind and flatter seas last night meant we made up some ground but today the winds have eased and the sea is much calmer - true trade wind sailing .
It looks as if we will now arrive tomorrow morning . Tonight was our last meal sailing until we leave from Mindelo on the 17th - Sarah’s cauliflower dhal curry with Cat’s home made nan - excellent.
More small breakages today and as always Tom has found ways to fix them . He is also beginning to trust the 6th member of our crew - Harry the Hydrovane - who worked tirelessly with the autopilot to steer through the big waves and strong seas.
No speed records for Geertje today !
Michael