Yesterday, after the blog was sent off, we started to get into squally land. The first one didn’t bring much, the second one brought a heap of rain, a little increase in wind but rain, glorious rain, the deck was awash with soapy suds and general splashing around, it was truly glorious. It got to the point that I was a little cold, never thought I would say that on this leg, and it was a treat.
So, going into the night we could see that it was going
to be a squally night, we were currently under kite, now two things happen if
you see a squall, if you think it will not have too much more wind you will run
off with it. This might mean altering course by anything up to 4 degrees, or if
you think it will be a real doozey you need to get the kite down before it hits
you.
We were going to be going through an area of reefs and a few islands so we
decided to drop the kite just before dark and hoist a Yankee, but we needed to
come up a tad on the breeze to thread the needle. Anyway, it seems we didn’t
lose too much time and it was the correct thing to do. So as soon as we had
passed our little obstacle course up went the kite and it has been awesome
sailing since.
A little coaching, and driving, but the best part of the day happened earlier. I
had put my water bottle in the fridge and oh my goodness, cold refreshing water!
What a treat, at this point in time it was even nicer than a cold glass of
wine, ok I just got carried away there.....!
Again, all is good here, sails go up and come down without a hitch, everyone is driving really well and the team of Michael Miller and Cilla Raphael are cranking out some great food.
So now we are just head down and bum up trying to go fast and get to virtual waypoint Way as we have already passed virtual mark, Mark Light. Sorry, slow news day. Oh yeah, the flying fish are back, actually saw a bird catch one today.
It’s quiet out here again today, no container ships, no fishing boats or Tuna Police fishing boats. Hey Dale, we saw, with our eyes first, a strange looking vessel a few days ago, then when he could make us out he came up on AIS, so we think he might have been the actual Tuna Fishing Police. We are in the area of the great coral triangle and countries have agreed not to fish in these waters to protect the reefs and environment.
Happy days, good boat speed, and in the correct direction.
How’s the serenity?
Love youse all.
Wen