Noon Position: L 30^-10'N, Lo 076^-31'W, or about 250 nm east of Jacksonville, Fla.
I didn't really properly describe conditions yesterday. I said the
rain and wind had passed. Well, not really. All around me were squalls
which I had to deal with all day. Part of the time the sky was blue with
no wind. Then a squall would come with wind and rain, then it would
clear up again. And all the time the ocean was really bumpy. Actually it
was a rather rigorous day. Then, about 16:00 things settled down. The
ocean was settling down, and a breeze picked up. By 18:00 I was sailing
beautifully. The wind was from slightly abaft the beam at only about 8
kts, but Advent II loved it. And the ocean continued to settle. All
night long, and all of today the boat has been making excellent speed,
in absolute comfort. Calm seas, with the boat almost level, and a
beautiful day. Just some juggling now and then to remind me that I was
still sailing. After some really tough, frustrating sailing, this has
been the kind of day I wish you could experience. It has been absolutely
wonderful. And in the process made 115 nm. Excellent.
Sailing is so peaceful.....
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