19 2 N 38 29 W
They crossed the half way mark at midnight Sunday/Monday so downhill all the way now! They have slowed down yesterday and today with light winds but the forecast is for 5s and 6s coming through by thursday so Pete is hoping to catch up some ground then - providing they don't break anything. The high light of the day yesterday was that Pete baked some bread. Adam was reluctant to have any tho coz it was wholemeal! Some things just don't change do they. They are suffering with tiredness now as you would expect, with the broken sleep patterns but are otherwise fine. Just counting down to getting there, and getting their hands on some rum punch.
Tuesday, 4 December 2007
Wednesday, 28 November 2007
Agustin Says Hi To ......
Dani, Lucia, Maggan, Lisa, Quo, Line, Pocholo and familia, and "La Communa"
Latest Position 21 45 N 027 28W
All going well, still good steady average pace, with no major traumas. They are catching loads of fish - mostly on Adams watch still so he is winning the bet quite easily at the moment. The weather forecast is for steady 3s and 4s for the next 7 days with nothing stronger but no lulls either so they expect more of the same. They have seen some other boats and Petes had a chat on the radio so they don't feel quite so alone. I think the monotony and homesickness has set in a bit at the moment, which is to be expected, but they are generally fine and going well.
Latest Position 21 45 N 027 28W
All going well, still good steady average pace, with no major traumas. They are catching loads of fish - mostly on Adams watch still so he is winning the bet quite easily at the moment. The weather forecast is for steady 3s and 4s for the next 7 days with nothing stronger but no lulls either so they expect more of the same. They have seen some other boats and Petes had a chat on the radio so they don't feel quite so alone. I think the monotony and homesickness has set in a bit at the moment, which is to be expected, but they are generally fine and going well.
Monday, 26 November 2007
Discovered - The True Meaning of Life
They have obviously been having some very in depth and meaningful philosophical discussions onboard. After hours spent pondering the meaning of life they have decided that the answer to any question is ..................CHOCOLATE. Now only 3 men could have taken hours to reach that conclusion - all us women knew that from birth!
Anyway latest position as at midday today 22 30N 023 00 W. Averaging 5 knots and making steady progress. Pete would like a couple of days pushing along at 7 knots to really break the back of it so hopefully they will get some stronger winds at some stage. Early days yet. They crossed the tropic of cancer at 2.30pm yesterday so they are now officially in the tropics. The first fish of the trip was caught by Adam yesterday and that is their dinner tonight. They are settling into the monotony and routine of the days, getting organised into getting things done. Adam would appear to be doing no different to what he does at home during his time off, playing on his psp and watching dvds! At least he is not suffering from any seasickness which was a concern and Pete said he was pulling his weight, doing his watches well, and generally coping. Glad someone is!
Next update on Wednesday
Anyway latest position as at midday today 22 30N 023 00 W. Averaging 5 knots and making steady progress. Pete would like a couple of days pushing along at 7 knots to really break the back of it so hopefully they will get some stronger winds at some stage. Early days yet. They crossed the tropic of cancer at 2.30pm yesterday so they are now officially in the tropics. The first fish of the trip was caught by Adam yesterday and that is their dinner tonight. They are settling into the monotony and routine of the days, getting organised into getting things done. Adam would appear to be doing no different to what he does at home during his time off, playing on his psp and watching dvds! At least he is not suffering from any seasickness which was a concern and Pete said he was pulling his weight, doing his watches well, and generally coping. Glad someone is!
Next update on Wednesday
Friday, 23 November 2007
First Position
25 48 N 017 33 W
They had an uncomfortable start with the seas being a bit sloppy and the wind being the wrong direction at times, but it has moved around for them and they are now doing between 3.5 and 5.5 knots. The good news is that Adam hasn't been seasick which looks promising for the passage! All going well just hoping for some favourable winds. Now I have their position I have to check the weather and warn them of any major changes. Unfortunately the news of the England result brought Adam down a bit, but with a big bowl of stew waiting Pete didn't think it would last long. Next update on Monday.
They had an uncomfortable start with the seas being a bit sloppy and the wind being the wrong direction at times, but it has moved around for them and they are now doing between 3.5 and 5.5 knots. The good news is that Adam hasn't been seasick which looks promising for the passage! All going well just hoping for some favourable winds. Now I have their position I have to check the weather and warn them of any major changes. Unfortunately the news of the England result brought Adam down a bit, but with a big bowl of stew waiting Pete didn't think it would last long. Next update on Monday.
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
And They're Off
They left on schedule at 12 ish today - got a text this afternoon saying they were doing 6 knots and weather is looking good. I will hear again via bat phone on Friday if all goes according to plan so will have a first position to plot on the chart then.
Time For One More Party
Monday night was party night and did they party. Got a load of pictures through and it has been quite difficult to narrow down which ones to post. They got together with Keith and the gang off Aqua Equinox http://www.aquaequinox.com/ and a very good time was had by all. Adam has learnt a valuable lesson - you don't get drunk on champagne. He was fit for nothing all day yesterday.
God if San sees this she's gonna think we are enjoying ourselves!
Today they have to go and get their papers cleared for leaving, and they will then get going around lunchtime. I think it's probably a good idea for them to be getting underway now - give their livers a break and get some rest!
Monday, 19 November 2007
Getting Organised
Well they spent yesterday cleaning up - well half the day anyway. Apprently the decks and the carpets had all turned a lovely shade of grey so a scrub was in order. Then they spent the afternoon at the swimming pool - it's all about work/life balance! They are hoping to get lifted in quite promptly this morning so they can chug around for the rest of the day. The weather is looking favourable for them to leave on Wednesday and they are beginning to get excited at the prospect.
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