We have now been beating into rough seas for over 24 hours and it is getting a bit tiresome!
Yesterday afternoon there was a brief respite in the wind and we were able to shake out the reef. After sunset we tacked south to try and position ourselves more favourably for when the weather does eventually change.
The night was marked by an attack of kamikaze Flying fishes, at least three of which did themselves in on the deck!
Around midnight the wind began to increase again, and once again we reefed the mainsail. Since then it has been quite uncomfortable onboard with waves occasionally washing over the deck and lots of drizzle during the night.
The birds are really enjoying the stronger winds and the Petrels have been joined by at least two varieties of Shearwater, all of which are gliding gracefully over the waves behind the boat.
This morning another east-bound tanker passed astern of us. We are now close to 1/3 of the way across the Atlantic but progress looks set to be slow for at least another 24 hours, maybe more.
Yesterday afternoon there was a brief respite in the wind and we were able to shake out the reef. After sunset we tacked south to try and position ourselves more favourably for when the weather does eventually change.
The night was marked by an attack of kamikaze Flying fishes, at least three of which did themselves in on the deck!
Around midnight the wind began to increase again, and once again we reefed the mainsail. Since then it has been quite uncomfortable onboard with waves occasionally washing over the deck and lots of drizzle during the night.
The birds are really enjoying the stronger winds and the Petrels have been joined by at least two varieties of Shearwater, all of which are gliding gracefully over the waves behind the boat.
This morning another east-bound tanker passed astern of us. We are now close to 1/3 of the way across the Atlantic but progress looks set to be slow for at least another 24 hours, maybe more.
Yes and the beat goes on .........Reminds me of my younger years, because the beat does go on. Fly with the wind when ever you can. At the end of the day we all make it. Love Marika
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