First morning at sea and all well.
Cloudy start to the trip so far since Horta but some signs of improvement the last hour or two.
The Azores were delightful but everyone was keen to leave and get on with the trip and so far we have been rewarded with several dolphin sightings, one pod even joined us for breakfast.
Running downwind with significant swell is a tough way to start the passage and is having a ‘pukagenic’ effect on some of the crew but spirits are high and the food so far excellent apart from the dodgy Azorean bacon.
Averaging about 8 knots on a bearing of 60 mag at present. No sign of the other boats at this point, Diana headed North early from what we could see and the others faded away during the night.
Best wishes from all on board, looking forward to your messages.
Hairy Dave on behalf of the crew.
To Martin Urch – Hi babe the first day sounds incredible apart from the ‘pukagenia’ which hopefully you’re not suffering from and the gadget is working! You certainly timed your trip well as you have missed all the humping of stuff from Laura and Daves today. Hey we’ve even had Alex cleaning skirting boards! Enjoy yourself and stay clipped on!! Lol!! Sarah xx
Go it Isis you are miles ahead. We are proud of you. Keep up the good work. Seeing marine wild life is so exciting.
Good luck to you all. and love to you Iain.
Mum & David