Oh Joy, Less Current More Wind
And thank you for our Valentine's Day messages.
From about mid-night we started sailing properly; blessed silence with the
engine switched off. For some reason, the current seemed to ease at this
point as well, so progress from then has been good. Even so, our
distance run from Noon to Noon (GMT) was only 108 miles. But if
this wind holds up, and the current keeps itself to itself, we could reach
Recife before nightfall tomorrow. Whether we can get into the Marina at
that point is an open question. In theory there will be enough water, but
the for some reason, even for the smaller, shallower
draft yachts, approach only at high-tide is advised! So we will
have to wait and see what transpires.
On the down-side, although Graham's cold is better and he's not been
feeling too bright - maybe it is the different motion of Cleone bashing to
windward. The Skipper has had a relapse, too, and has sworn off all
solids and liquids except water. I wonder if he'll make it through the day
without sustenance - bet he does not.
But best wishes to all of you.
Yacht Cleone
09o57'S 35o51'W