Wednesday 12th March 2008
The wind has, as expected, died down to below 4 knots so we cannot sail. Since 10.00pm last night we have been motoring and expect to do so for the next day or two!
The whole leg is about 3,000 so no yacht can motor even half way across so we all will need some good wind soon. Fuel is also needed to keep the batteries topped up so it is a logistical exercise to ensure you have enough fuel to get safely to and anchor in the Marquesas. We also know that we will have to jerry can all fuel to the yacht by dingy and with a tonne of fuel needed for an empty tank this is going to be quite an exercise!
No dramatic photos of the sailing so far, and with a freezer full of fish no fishing photos – yet!
I took the attached photo this early morning as sunrises and sunsets are generally always so beautiful and full of vivid colour. You should be here to share and enjoy them!!!
I tried to take inspiration from my daughter Sallyanne’s great reflection photo shown on the home page of Asolare’s web site at www.asolare.co.uk but it is a poor attempt by comparison. How can a mere male and Dad possibly compete with such a talented daughter!
Hope to be able to report some actual sailing – hopefully downwind tomorrow!
Capt. Peter