At 1200 today we were at 09 02N 77 05W steering 240M, sailng under double-furled main and single-furled yankee at 5.5 knots. Happily we have about 0.5kt current with us. It is sunny with small cumulus clouds. The wind is 12G15 from the NNE. Our noon to noon run was again 134nm (by the log).
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| Sunset Yesterday |
Mid afternoon yesterday we rehoisted a double-reefed main as the wind gradually eased. In the early evening that continued and we shook out a reef. We had a few light rain showers later in the evening but the wind held in at 12G16 from the NE. We had about 4/8 cloud.
In the small hours of the morning the wind started increasing and the second reef went back in the main. The skies cleared and we enjoyed another great starscape.
At 0700 we again ran the Escapee SSB Net with four boats taking part. Cerulean was about 35nm behind us and trying to slow down so as to arrive at dawn tomorrow. Meanwhile we hope to get in this evening, hopefully before last light. If not we may heave-to off the port.
At 0900 this morning we gybed to head SW towards Puerto Obildia. The NE wind had backed to NNE, taking us east of our route. All the GRIB files say we shouldn't have much wind now, but it's holding in so far. Won't last! The current is certainly helping. Here are the details for the last 24 hours…
Trust all's well where you are.
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