Greetings from yacht Ensemble!
Another day of slow but sure sailing - with only 450nm to go. Wind has been above 10 knots - but moving around (backing and veering) - hence our zig-zag pattern - particularly at night where we try and set the sail and then sail to the wind.
The whole fleet is now converging on the Marquesas - with the first boats arriving today (Gunvor and 12 Moons). We're at least two or three days away - (hoping the winds hold or strengthen) - and will certainly be
looking forward to it.
On the fishing front we hooked a marlin - for all of about 2 minutes - before he got away. Surprisingly the lure and line held - so must have been 'operator error' from my part. While I'm sure the marlin was relieved
- I was too - although the thought of marlin sushi for the next three months has it's appeal!
Fortunately we have no shortage of food ... BBQ tonight!
Cheers
Dave & Magali
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