The past 24 hours have been pleasant.. yesterday the
whole day was spent under spinnaker.. and most of the time was taken trimming,
steering, checking the boat and resting. We still have fresh ingredients aboard
which are being used for our meals still.
Onboard, we try and eat well, good
for morale and important to keep energy up. So for example, Yesterday's
breakfast consisted of Oats, lunch was cold meats, salads etc.. Late afternoon
some snacks.. normally chips or biltong and the evening meal consisted of Spaghetti
Bolognaise. Around midnight the chocolate normally comes out.. Last night had
the breeze increase slightly, with nice sailing conditions.. This morning we
are sailing along in 22 knots at the moment..
We have sighted lots of flying fish, frigate birds and
some brides whales this AM. We are not slowly arching to the West.
Of significance is that we are not far from the 1/3rd
mark in the race which we will reach later today..
Also significaant is that in a couple of hours.. we
should be crossing the Meridian..(for the lesser educated.. where East meets
West.. and where time is taken.. ie. if we are on the Meridian and the sun is
exactly above us, it is exactly midday) for those of you who still don't get
it.. we are on the South side of that line that runs through Grenwich.
All Well aboard.
Pic-Of Ian steering this AM.-(Pic to follow seperate)
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