?Cross the finishing line tomorrow.
Pelekan
Tom & Jos Hollway
Thu 6 May 2010 19:22
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28:24N 65:00W
By now you may have noticed from the map that we
are "sailing" a tactical race. Still in the middle of high pressure with no wind
and glassy ocean, disturbed only by the eerie tracks left by the whales who are
migrating north with us. They need to get up there for breeding. At our
collective age of 250 years we'll be content with making it to Bermuda,
finishing the race in a respectable position and zimmering ashore for the race
dinner on Saturday evening.
There has been plenty of activity on board since
switching on the engine yesterday. James is on permanent look out for other
boats and wildlife, has done some washing up which I don't really allow, and
joined Tom and Chris in the constant scrutiny of weather maps, currents and chit
chat. Chris has continued to give expert advice re sailing and fishing. He has
just done a super repair on one of the two rods - unfortunately the part that
had been working is now defunct.... Never mind, we wouldn't be where we are now
without him.Tom spends a lot of time on the computer with weather maps and,
strangely enough, talking. I have just made chocolate brownies. The thick end
segments are like eating elastic sponge with added superglue. The thin end ones
are brick hard, rather like Bonios.
I never thought I would say it it but even I could
do with more wind. The engine is the only one having a busy time but at least so
far, it has propelled us forward. Will try to attach a photo from Tuesday
showing the boys launching the cruising chute.
Hope you've all voted. There's still
time!
Must go for a nap now. We intend to spend the night
blowing into the sails.
Love from the Ancient
Marinersxxxx
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