exhibition of rainbows, some blue skies and some cumulus clouds with
patches of rain. As I am writing we just entered under such a patch and
the boat is getting a fresh water rinse. For the first six hours after
leaving we had to motor and at about 2pm we were out of the island's
windshadow and the predicted wind started to build. We are getting the
wind from the starboard aft quarter and we have mainsail and genoa
second reef to sail on a broad reach. Now the sun is out and once again
a huge rainbow formed on our bow. Pots of gold for those who can
see.
In the galley Steven whipped up some dough and sweetcorn and it is still
busy rising outside. Soon it will be in the oven and an hour later it
will be enjoyed. Eduard is busy cleaning the 5ltr water container we use
to make colddrink in and Nick just popped his head out from the cabin.
We have got a new lure out, and who knows what the day may bring. Nick's
turn to supper , perhaps it will be fresh fish and chips. If only.....
'Reel Off' comes to mind. To prevent the inevitable twists and kinks
which occur in ropes at the most inauspicious time, and provide a
greater embarrasment when handled at speed, it was found expedient to
keep certain lines,such as the log and sounding line,on reels. From here
the lines could be 'reeled off' without delay or hazard. The term was
later applied to anyone who spoke fluently or was especially adept at
quoting facts and figures.Our position at 8am was 13*31'N/063*37'W. We
hope to arrive at Panama next week Monday or Tuesday. There are a few
yachts hot on tails and we shall see who gets there first.
Wednesday's or to some little Saturdays, so have one of those
Wednesdays.
Captain Paul
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