Day 1 - Out of the Chesapeake 36:23.46N 75:34.137W

Blue Note
Marco M.
Sun 12 Nov 2017 18:32
Date: Sunday 12/11/17 - Time: 12:50 EDT Position 36:23.46N 75:34.137W COG 188T SOG 6.0kt, Wind 15T 8.0 kt, Temperatures: Air 16 C, Sea 18.0 C Barometer: 1023 hPa Sailed distance since departure: 156 NM Last 24h Sailed Distance: 142 NM Last 24h Decrease Distance on rhumb line: 120 NM Time since departure: 1d 5h 50m Average Speed since departure: 5.24 kt Average VMG since departure: 4.43 kt Average VMG speed last 24h: 4.99 kt Intention: sail to Antigua Distance to End on rhumb line: 1366 NM ETA : Friday Nov 24, 2017 @ 09:00 Detailed Track: https://share.garmin.com/svBlueNote We left Oxford in a very cold (-3 C) morning and start to sail south out of the Chesapeake Bay. Soon the wind decreased and we had to start the engine that we were able to finally turned off only after exiting the Chesapeake early this morning. Now sailing with the code-zero in variable winds 6-8 kts ![]() Last minute - on the way - quick service to the winch. ![]() Sunset in the Chesapeake ![]() Sailing wing on wing with new Doyle mainsail and code-zero. |