DAY 17 DAY STORMY WEATHER

 

DAY 17  STORMY WEATHER only 440 nautical miles to go

 

POSITION     08D55.756s 131D09.500w

 

This day has been one of changeable weather.  Initially the wind was light but as the day progressed the winds increased.  The weather started nice but by sunset the sky was going dark.  The radar had been clear for sometime but now many stormy patches were appearing.  The wind would increase, the swell increased towering over the stern before disappearing under the keel and the tops of the swell would turn white( At 1 point Fraway was surfing down the waves).  We also had some small waves breaking around us-not something we are used to.  We would sit in the cockpit waiting for the storm patches to beat down on us.  Luckily all the winds and weather in these patches was relatively light compared to some of our Caribbean experiences.  These conditions have continued through the night and into today.  We anticipate them remaining with us until Marquesa's. 

 

At our current rate of progress we should arrive on day 20. 

 

All else is going well-all equipment is working and there hasn't been any major wear and tear issues.

 

I had a glass of wine to celebrate my brother David's birthday-HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID x.  I will have another tomorrow to celebrate Ian's sisters birthday.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOANNE x.

 

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