19th May Day 9 Bermuda - Azores 37:28.805N 042:47.369W

Whisper
Noel Dilly
Sun 19 May 2013 12:06
"Marine Life"
 
At last we have seen some marine activity, as we cleared up after our dinner a small pod of Stenella dolphins came to inspect us.  They swam around us for some time and although it was getting dusk the sea is so clear that we could see them under the water riding along the crests of the waves.  It was quite beautiful.  We have identified Sandro's sighting earlier as a Pilot Whale, all eyes are now open hoping that we shall see more as we get closer to the Azores.  
 
Our progress is still good.  This morning Whisper was cruising along between 4-5kts, as 5kts is really her average speed we have always been satisfied to make this speed.  However, with speeds of 6-7kts, sometimes 8kts, over the past days has spoilt us.  It was amusing to realise this, as Sandro and I were tweaking sails this morning, before breakfast, endeavoring to increase our speed.  It was a worthwhile activity we are now progressing at 5-6kts! 
 
All is well on board, just 671 miles to go!