Lat: 040 degrees 10.763 North
Long: 065 degrees 01.831 West
Course: 059 degrees
Average Speed over Ground: 11.48 Knots
Today feels like a turnaround, as we have settled in as a crew and the boat seems to have settled in as well. The days are starting to melt together and we are clicking along at 15-18 knots, well on our way to France now. Lifestyle onboard is very “Open 60.” It is wet, fast and hard to do much more personal hygiene than brush your teeth and baby wipe some salt off. Meals consist of our staple Alpine Aire dehydrated food along with Grawnola for breakfast. Lots of coffee and tea keep the crew in and out of the bean bags (AKA beds). For a crew of four living aboard in this stark, small space designed for one, it gets especially interesting when we are forced to relieve ourselves in a bucket with our head poking out the aft hatch. No visuals:) The boat feels very happy to be back to work at last, as do I. She and I have been having a few discussions and I think we agree that coming out of hiatus is a good idea, but reluctant at times. Thanks for checking in with our progress.
Check out our latest position at http://live.adventuretracking.com/velux191.
Cheers,
Brad
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ReplyDeleteHey there, Brad - looks like you all are making great progress! The tracking thing is wonderful - it's really fun to check in every day to see where you all are. And it sure looks like a BIG Atlantic Ocean to cross! Whew! It must be interesting, as well, to have 4 guys on the boat, and catching naps in the "bean bags". Take care, be safe, and we are cheering for you and we're thinking about you every day you're at sea, pre-race, during the race, whatever! I'm still worried about the southern hemisphere comment you made --"waves as big as buildings"???? I guess that will be a bit down the road, but good grief! Cheers from Ed & Jackie Breland - sail on! I like your motto - FULL NOISE OR NO NOISE!
ReplyDeleteGreat speed. I had to laugh about the bucket because I am "bucket" trained as well.
ReplyDeletethe west coast is cheering for you!
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