You may have noticed from the Yellowbrick that we have changed our course
going south in search of better wind and then north again following the
wind! Today we have enjoyed some superb sailing reaching under the cruising
chute with good speeds and good weather. Last night we had a huge squall
which we had watched coming! It hit us just as we served our supper of rump
steak, sautéed potatoes and steamed buttered courgettes. When the squall had
stopped as abruptly as it started there was at least an inch of rain
collected (not on purpose) in a beaker left on deck. Fortunately, supper
was unspoilt despite the cook holding onto the plates for dear life! Today
we saw flying fish for the first time - it took a moment or two to realise
they weren't little birds. We believe that distance wise we are just over
half way (but we have done a few wiggly bits!). We are all in good spirits
and having a great time. Weather forecast for next couple of days good and
remainder of laptop screen holding out. p.s. hope photos are getting to
blog. The one with this email was taken yesterday - strange halo around the
sun.