We ran with Pinky until the wind started to square up behind us, at which point we pulled out our heavy symmetric spinnaker and we’ve had it up now for nearly 3 days and 3 nights. The wind has been anywhere between 10 and 18 knots and it has been some of the best sailing we’ve had on the trip.

 

We are continuing to stay a little north of our destination, as the winds seem stronger and we have less chance of the south Atlantic high swallowing us up and taking the wind from us. All is well aboard, the weather is perfect, and at this rate we should be in Brazil by the first week of February. Fishing is a little tricky with the kite up, but we are constantly surrounded by flying fish to amuse us, as we work our way through the freezer.