Last 24 hrs of downwind sailing has made for challenging helming for all the teams maintaining course and speed throughout the night.

Although the atlantic swell has been “normal”, all the teams are now settled into the rhythm of watchkeeping sleeping and domestics.

Cooking for 14 is interesting to say the least as well as portion control!

Good weather yesterday has been replaced by rain and low cloud today although continued good winds have maintained progress at more than 220 nm in 24 hr.

Just passed the 3000nm mile mark for the trip from Antigua. Around 740 to go to the needles.

We are now searching for the next wind channel to for good speed over the next 2 days as we approach the outer channel.

Still to see one ship since the Azores and no sight of the other 3 boats in the fleet. So big big lonely magnificent ocean.

All are well on board and hoping for showers today as the water maker is running.

A sweeter day ahead for all we hope.
Love to all our family and friends –hope you had a good trip home Pat.
The non hairy Dave W

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