Contemplating the set up for the overnight rig. Each evening we discuss the safe rig for the hours of darkness as we are not keen to change the rig after dark except fine adjustment.

Tricia looking for dolphins .. then 

We have had the most spectacular display by a huge pod of dolphins this evening Wednesday 13th Jan almost a ballet - so elegant and totally athletic - this was the most beautiful we have ever seen in our sailing anywhere. Columbia is proving a wonderful destination.

Also this evening we have had the longest uninterrupted straight downwind sail with Main and Yankee goose winged and full mizzen: the result has been possibly the fastest sailing I have done with sustained speeds of 9 - 10 knots with busts in surf of 12.3 knots and maybe, when we are not checking the speedo more. For such a heavy cruising yacht with such a heavy owner this is fast. What a crew I am lucky to have……..Vicky and the Morris’s. It has been a very successful day.

We are now only one more overnight away from Santa Marta. We have been told to expect a warm welcome from the Columbian coast guard including being buzzed by aircraft and escorted by fast patrol boat to the port/Marina. They are following from shore on AIS and Radar as well as these physical surveillance.