We continue to sail well throughout the night and I continually need the aid of the alarm clock to stay awake. Thank goodness we are well spaced out now for the most part, although I see the lights of Eowyn and Lady Lisa on and off through the night.
The sailing and the favourable winds continue all through the day. Mike puts the fishing rod out after hearing that Chessie hooked a nice little tuna yesterday. We have run out of fish now and quite fancy some. We have to make do with confit de canard and spiced red cabbage, a legacy from when John and Carole were on board, and still something we enjoy.
Sitting in the cockpit eating lunch we both agree that the conditions today are perfect for sailing. It could do with being a little cooler, especially with my internal heating system all to cock, but apart from the heat, it’s wonderful, so smooth and relaxing, a far cry from approaching Australia and most of the Indian Ocean!
It’s late in the afternoon when the line finally screams out and I quickly put the brakes on and get Mike. It takes two of us if we are going at any speed – one to slow the boat down and the other to pull the fish in – but by the time Mike gets on deck the little bugger has managed to get off the hook. At least he leaves us the lure!
We are still sailing well when we listen to the evening net. Lots of boats are moaning about the lack of wind – maybe we will lose ours soon too as the forecast predicts we will.
Our position is: 01 deg 57 min S, 37 deg 18 min W
Distance so far: 22818 nautical miles
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