DAY 8 - Riders in the storm

We felt like the ‘Riders in the storm’ (Jim
Morison, the Doors) yesterday and night although it was just a gale. However,
with a wind of 30-35 knots at 90 degree to the bow (from south) it is of course
rougher than having the wind from behind, which is quite pleasant when
you can surf on the waves. It is the low pressure centre hanging north of us
that influences the overall wind picture in this part of the We passed today, after 7 days in sea, exactly
1/3 of the journey. Last days log: Day 6; 118 nm, Day 7: 122 nm.
The ARC regatta yachts chasing behind seem to experience the same weather picture hence most of the regatta yachts have decided to head far south to Cape Verde and then turn sharply westwards. We have chosen a shorter route closer to the straight line even though the south winds we now experience is far more unpredictable.
- Thank you Siri, we appreciate continued
reports from you on the position and wind conditions of the ARC
yachts. Magnar has invented a new fishing method: On
his watch last night a Flying fish just jumped into his lap at the helm. Quite a
shock in the black darkness not knowing what actually hit him, but after picking
up the torch, to his surprise he found the next morning breakfast addition, ala
pan fried. (of course Magnar was secured with life west fixed to his safety
line). As the winds continue from south east we are on a port tack at a course 255 degree at current speed 7 - 7.5 knots and hoping (but doubting) it will remain like that. Will put out some photos
tomorrow.
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