17th may 2012
We got off to a great start yesterday with all the other
yachts in our class. We crossed the start line about fourth and headed for
the "Town Cut" exit from Bermuda. we were chuffed to be the first
boat entering and exiting the "Town Cut" before a half left turn
towards Horta in the Azores. All afternoon and last night was spent
trading positions with a boat called "A Lady" and this morning after 150 miles
we are similarly set and only about 4 miles abreast. She is a tough boat
to keep up with (Oyster56). Andy is reliving his getting sea legs scenario
which last time took a couple of days. Hopefully all will be well sooner
rather than later. The sailing at the moment is a lot more hands on than
when we crossed from the Canary Islands and quite chilly with the dampness last
night. However this is no less than we expected. Our first 24 hour
log should see us cover very close to 190 Nm with only one hours engine use last
night due to a lull before a squall. Pip banged her knee last night which
opened up a window for Jay and I to have a brunch of corned beef, baked beans
and instant mash (A dish which our previous cook also refused to make). Andy
declined the offer. We were also briefly joined by about 15 to 20
speckly looking dolphins yesterday.
183 Miles logged: 1611 to go. If only this could
be kept up all the way!!
Sookie
Keith, Jay, Pip and Andy