Friday 20 November - The Third Day

Friday 20 November - The Third Day - Sao Vicente, Cape Verde 466 miles
This is day three of strong wind from the east and north-east. The wind speed indicator just stays at 25 knots, sometime down to 20 and sometimes up to 30. I haven't seen it oer about 32. But that is with us going with the wind at 5 knots. Whatever the velocity may be, the wind is strong, and steady, and has been blowing for three days. That is long enough for the seas to build. Very impressive. They have spread out so there is no chop involved, but my - my, they are big.They come up behind, towering over the boat, and I think - gosh - I hope it doesn't fall down on top of us. Then just when I think I am about to get really wet, the stern rises up, up, over the top, and I am looking down 20 feet into the trough between the waves. The distance down is far enough to tickle my insides. Advent doesn't seem to mind at all. She is flying only the genoa furled about 2/3 the way in, and going about 5 knots. It is not really an uncomfortable ride, but it sure is spectacular.
Reef Early
Bill Doar
s/v Advent II