Wednesday 27/04/11

1200UT Position 39:01.6N  48:05.8W

Distance run 1200 - 1200UT: 118NM

1200UT  COG 115M, SOG 7.2kts, wind 250M 13kts, baro 1025 steady

1200UT Temperatures: Air 19, Sea 39 (we suspect the instrument is misreading!)

Intention: to sail to Horta on Faial in the Azores (905NM)

 

We passed the 1,000 miles to go point yesterday afternoon and are now cracking along at over 7 knots with a westerly that is expected to last for 4 days; arrival at Horta on Monday/Tuesday is possible.  After a very dark night with poor visibility, the weather remains rather gloomy with occasional glimpses of the sun and the sea state is comfortable for mid Atlantic.  Interestingly, we appear to be experiencing an ocean current which is at present from the north at around 2 knots.

 

Yesterday's bread baking was a success, and oven temperature/baking time will be refined for even greater excellence today. 

 

Last night we had a successful HF radio link up with Humber Fortress Amateur Radio Club, a distance of over 2,200 miles.  Reception was good allowing a worthwhile conversation to take place with members of Hull Sailing Club (Della's Club).  We plan to repeat on Friday.

 

Looking forward to considerable progress over the next few days.