Day 11 - Sunday - A day of rest, but too slow.
Synijinsky
Sun 27 Nov 2022 20:05
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14:36.0N 054:17.0W
Average speed today 6.1kts Trip:
1,749nm Wind:
ENE 4 Distance to go: 419nm
The Meatballs were fantastic. The best meal we
have had so far and we have some leftover for Monday night's
dinner.
The wind has reduced as some of us wanted a few days ago
but no one wanted the associated lack of speed. The sleigh ride is
over for the moment but at 12 to 15 knots there isn't enough power to get
Nijinsky properly moving. We gybed again this morning and are now sailing
downwind with poled out Yankee and Staysail plus full main, goose wing.
But only 5.5 to 6 knots Arrgh. Lunch in Barbados on Tuesday is now
turning into a land fall after dark, so Bequia Wednesday lunchtime is
starting to appeal again.
The slow speed has permitted us to try fishing again but
so far no luck. If we have to turn the engine on it will be very boring
having to hand steer with no sails to occupy the mind.
Skip suggested a Sunday roast to raise the spirits
caused by the lack of a good sailing wind to hurry us in the direction of the
finishing line. After the gybe the Sunday dinner options were discussed at
length, including the possibility of tuna steaks (at time of writing currently
being discounted as the tuna have not received the invitation or taken the
lure), so are new found Gordon Ramsay but without the verbal is preparing the
Nijinsky chicken cordon bleu. Roast chicken breast wrapped, in bacon and
cheese with dauphinoise potatoes. Just now have to decide whether a Riojca or a
Douro would best complement He's Sunday roast.
We will shortly starting are three thirty minute dog
watches, which Gordon is excused and is timed for the crew get together over a
small beer.
We will be hoping for a little more wind when we send
for the sat forecast shortly as it is frustrating to be ghosting along with only
420 miles to go.
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