DAY 13
Another day, another sunrise. Challenger 3
continues to motor along at a steady 7 knots, chasing the winds that will blow us
to paradise. We continue to follow the modified watch system and all aboard are
enjoying the extra free time by sleeping, reading and kicking back in their own
ways.
I find it surprising at how tired we all were initially and realized the
fatigue was there only once we had a chance to break from our routine of
watches. Whilst off watch the foredeck is proving to be a popular choice for
crew to get away from the cockpit, curl up in a sail and doze, sheltered from
the heat of the midday sun.
It’s a great feeling having the sun and warmth for company, although pay
her too much attention and you will get burnt! It’s easy to forget
it’s December, 18 days from Christmas. Dark, cold, drizzly mornings seem
a world away.
With each new day we come a few miles closer
to our goal. Although the mechanic low gurgling of Challenger’s engine
has it’s ‘charm’, it’ll be nice to get under sail again
and hear the waves lapping at the hull, knowing we are gliding towards our
dreams.
Distance run 1884 NM
Rob