Faraway - Faraway log 11, N 14.09.33 W 59.45.26, 11 December 2016

Faraway is nearly there, less than 70 NM to go. ETA 11th of Dec around midnight, or in the early morning of the 12th. The last week has been pretty relaxed in terms of sailing. Good winds, sea not too choppy, no rain, no squalls, just lovely weather and real "trade wind sailing conditions". We have taken it easy and sailed in a relaxed way. Focussing on comfort rather than speed. For the last 3 days we have sailed on the main sail only, sometimes with a reef. This brings us to St Lucia in one straight line. As of yesterday it was clear we are approaching land again, as we started to see lots of birds. Last night and now we experience stronger winds, 20-25 knots, with up to 38 knots in squalls. Swell 4-6m. Great for surfing at 11 knots with a reefed main sail only. Real ocean sailing on the last stretch. We are enjoying it and having fun.
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