DAY 4 WHISKER POLE 2520 nautical miles to go.
We are now way south. 4 degrees and 20 minutes exactly. We did not want to be this far south but during the night the current changed and pushed us further. We have now lost the current and our speed has slowed by 1.5 knots. We finally turned west and put up the whisker pole. It was a struggle as it is much rollier than yesterday. After 1 hour and 2 seperate attempts-Ian finally completed the job. At 1 point a wave came crashing over the bow and covered Ian from top to toe-he was not impressed. We were then down to 6 knots although Faraway was more upright. By late afternoon the swell was bigger and had changed direction. Faraway was now seesawing along-very uncomfortable. By sunset our speed was under 5 knots. Just before sunrise the wind picked up and we have being travelling at over 6 knots. 21 days still looks like an accurate estimate. We have also moved further north-perhaps we will catch the current again. We are in a box known for unsettled weather 500 nautical miles until we exit the box-roll on.
When the odd wave crashes over the side it brings some sea life. This morning the Ian collected 4 fish and 4 squid.
We spent most of the day trying to stay in the seat and reading.
It was another great sunset and beautiful stars to follow. Ian made a beef salad . We tried 2 hour watches. It worked well so we will continue this routine.
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