Greetings blogites, now day 6 on Isis leg 2 and life at 40 degrees is proving difficult as we enter the choppy waters of the English channel with less than 200nm to go, one or two tumbles but no serious injuries and we can only use leeward head which is getting a bit mingy (Pinball was quite pleased that you could get a foot spa at the same time as using the loo!), but despite these difficulties spirits remain high.
The banter is good and we have had no major problems with the boat (touch wood). After three lonely days at sea with no shipping or wildlife, the last 36 hours has seen a big change with increasing traffic, more birds (one tired swallow hitched a ride yesterday for a couple of hours) and several whale sightings.
Mark (Bok) almost caught a seagull on his fishing line yesterday, the first bite he’d had in days. Bird got a shock when it almost drowned being dragged along at 8knts until it let go of the lure. Bok was a bit upset but we said he should be pleased that he can still pull the birds!
We expect that we may be back in mobile phone range with any luck later today. Tom’s birthday was celebrated with a Cake yesterday and his cabin remains balloon filled as he has been told he has to buy a round for every balloon he bursts before we reach Portsmouth – 3 gone already so should be a good night.
Grub getting low but not desperate and overall the standard has been very high with Nigel (now Nigella) narrowly stealing best dinner award with his Beef Strog over Hairy Daves Chilli Con Carne.
Last night was the clearest night we have had on leg 2 so far with abundant stars and phosphorescence trails to help us bear the chill. Luiz is a bit worried wind may drop later but currently making good progress so fingers crossed as Beers and Pasties beckon and we are all looking forward to our first site of land since leaving the Azores.
Love and Best Wishes from all aboard Isis
Hi Re: Isis blog – been reading it with interest all week! 40 degrees and 8 knts is nuts but I guess someone has to be crazy enough to do it! My bro’ Martin is on board and I guess loving his first trans-Atlantic challenge. The first of many similar challenges to come I guess!!!!!!!!!!
Glad all is well and well done for speeding ahead in to the lead from day 1 from the Azores!!
Good luck folks!I bet you can smell the pasties and beer already! Marvellous!!
Love to my big bro’
Judith x
Hi Re: Isis blog – been reading it with interest all week! 40 degrees and 8 knts is nuts but I guess someone has to be crazy enough to do it! My bro’ Martin is on board and I guess loving his first trans-Atlantic challenge. The first of many similar challenges to come I guess!!!!!!!!!!
Glad all is well and well done for speeding ahead in to the lead from day 1 from the Azores!!
Good luck folks!I bet you can smell the pasties and beer already! Marvellous!!
Love to my big bro’
Judith x
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What a fantastic blog, it’s had us all in stitches in the pub tonight. Well done whoever scribed it. Sounds a fantastic experience but give me a motorbike riding through France with the old man on the back anyday eh Martin? Lol! Looking forward to seeing you all soon. Won’t be long to pints and pasties…ummm. Sarah (Musto Mart’s missus) x
Hello Isis
Almost there, you brave peolpe. Don’t envy you the English channel. Still, once that is over you don’t have to go anywhere but to find your land legs.
Hope our comments have been reaching you, or will be waiting for you when you make land fall Iain, (Pinball). You never know from Canada. Get in touch at your leisure when you have had a chance to rest up and get over all those beers!!
Give a wave to all the Kittos in Lands end and Cornwall in general, from us, as you slip by.
Love Mum & David.
We have followed you every inch of the wavy way