We have been at sea for a week now, and normally would have expected to have picked up the trade winds. Not so this year, as we continue to head South Westward in search of them.

Karen has been suffering with her ears again. She has discharge from both ears, and is rapidly becoming deaf. When asked if she wants to divert to the Verdes for medical attention she says no, she prefers to go on.

Niord's fresh water pump stops on Saturday afternoon. Luckily, it is just a blockage in the filter and is quickly fixed by Tony and Jamie. Ray cleans the solar panels in an effort to improve their performance. All to no avail.