Well, the winds have been slow to pick up so we’ve been struggling to make
speed all day. At one point the YB app was predicting our arrival in
Mindelo on 20th November! Despite the
temptation we have steadfastly refused to start the engine – skipper Peter’s
philosophy is that we’ll sweep the back of the fleet so we can say hi as we go
past (perhaps...). At least we’ve now tried all the sails and the majority
of possible configurations! I’m pleased to report that this evening the
wind speed is now up to 12 knots, right behind us, so at last we’re making a
much better SOG.
Highlights of the day included meeting Pearl Bali who drew up alongside us
for a chat, and then some whale spotting, after their crew spotted him spouting
in front of us.
Hasta manana
Colin
CBO