Nothing Significant To Report.
We have made great progress, with 172 miles logged towards Richards Bay. It was a boisterous afternoon yesterday, but we reeled off the miles under reefed Genoa, Main and Mizzen, and the favourable winds kept up all night. This morning has been a bit more difficult - the wind has gradually backed and eased, and is now right behind us. And with the seas coming up from the South still, we are rolling along somewhat uncomfortably, and the wind is blowing over the top of a South-going current. We have yet to down-load Bruce's forecast, but from this morning's chat on the net, we understand there is an uncomfortably small window for us to get into Richard's Bay. So we may have to hang around a bit before we get there. As usual, we will keep you informed.
Alex was tackling two problems today at breakfast. One was to try and help the President Elect with his new Cabinet (he must find it frustrating not to be able to reach Alex easily at the moment), and the other, much greater problem, was to try and explain the US system of government to the Skipper (and American Football - Alex is a glutton for punishment). I'll need to report separately on the latter; it was a harrowing conversation.
All is well with us, and best wishes to everyone,
James, Norfy (Chris) and Alex
Yacht Cleone
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