Another day another 100 miles. Apologies about the Japanese entry for the 29th of November. We screwed up and deleted the final version and sent you the draft. Today an entirely different picture emerged. This is probably the moment that we have broken through and have started to really master what ocean sailing is all about. Let me back up a bit.
Last night we had a potentially very serious accident. The boom had dropped free from a line that runs from the end of the boom right to the top of the mast. Now my boom is oversized for the boat. Sophie had just come on deck and it collapsed above. Luckily the lazy jacks held and no one was injured. However, I could be telling a very different story now. if it had fallen on top her. The ensuing chaos took about an hour to shore up and since we have been taking very seriously some of the advice offered us as participants of the ARC. Vigilance is the buzz word.
Relaxing now, Finbarr has just gone down to sleep, Sophie is sitting on her perch on the poop deck, having enjoyed the rush of throwing herself overboard in a controlled manner. Earlier today we hove to and she had her first swim in the deep Atlantic.
Skipper has a special person on his mind and is planning to release a commemorative candle at midnight. Himself and Sophie are going to practice an emergency heave to.
Dr. Tip for the day: Most should now be comfortable without the need for anti motion sickness meds.
Fisherman's tip for the day. Fry your catch good and hot with plenty of oil.
Happy Birthday Lucia! Besitos from the skipper.