N of Valdivia Banks833nm from St.Helena.It's been seven days since we've
seen land,the last land being Table Mountain as it grew smaller and
smaller.Around us the blue ocean,alive and rolling in from behind,pushed
on by a gentle southerly wind.Above us blue skies,dotted with little
puffs of cloud drifting around forming all manner of shapes.
For supper last night we had delectable chicken pasta,prepared by Pieter
using Knorr chicken pasta sauce.We all had second helpings,although
Pieter is still treating his sensitive stomach with care.Inbetween we
had bread with peanut butter and syrup and hot tea to enjoy it
with.Temperature inside the boat is a pleasant 24*C.The six cappucino
muffins we baked with the bread only lasted a minute or two.
No change of sails last night.Twin headsails pushed by between 7 and 13
kts of apparent wind.Our hopes of arriving at St.Helena on Friday is
looking good.We have to maintain an average of 6 kts to arrive there in
the morning.A little extra surge of current off the slopes of the
Valdivia banks is also aiding our progress.Excellent conditions for
fishing once again but with our freezer full there is no need.
So yes,our watches comes and goes,the sun sets and rises,the moon is
growing fuller and we have settled nicely into the motion of the
ocean,the haphazard routine of watches and will have to turn the clock
back soon.The sun is now rising at past 7 and going down after 9.Time to
read a bit,think a bit and contemplate.
Our exact position at 15h00 23*56'S/006*13'E.Check it on google earth to
give you an idea of where we are on this vast expanse of water.
Signing off
Paul
P.S.Tersia,thanks so much for your comment.We love what we do and glad
that you enjoy our blog.
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