The wind seems to have settled to a North East force 5 to 6. We are making a course of about 110 degrees against a desired course of 90 Degrees. Hopefully the wind will back to a Northerly in a hundred miles or so, if not, we will end up South of our destination by 50 to 100 miles which will add to our journey time. Weather is cloud and showers with sunny periods. Everyone is fine and making the best of the uncomfortable, lumpy sea. We have trailed two lines for two days now, yesterday we had a fish on briefly but he let go before we could reel him in. We are only making 5 knots in these seas  but are ever hopeful for an improvement in the sailing conditions. Today is 16^th of July and we are hoping to arrive in Portimao on Sunday.