37:44.262N 38:29.351W
SV Eleonora
Michael A. Andronov
Thu 14 Jun 2018 13:42
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UTC 1311
1829 nm behind, computer
is talking about 358 nm to go... ( Its lies are becoming less
and less sarcastic and teasing, with more and more 'grain of truth'
inside... Which makes them a better lies, anyway
;-)).
It is a very peacefull morning here... The
'child' -- continue my analogy from the previous e-mail
-- is happily 'sleeping',,, the autopilot
correcting the course from time to
time, simulating her ' peaceful, deep breathing...
'
( Actually, I have to drop that analogy...
I knew too well what is happening when the child(s) grows up, learn to
speek., opens their mouth for real.. No, not again... Ok, back to
sailing... ;-) ).
So, we are doing course 051T, gaining N
latitudes as recommended, in hope to get some more wind as
progressing... We are nearly on a dead run, with
the full main on starboard side, gennaker and pole (
thanks God, not Michael and pole, as was attempted yesterday... ) on the
port side... about 6+ kts speed...
The VMG ( velocity made good ) is
starting to show the deviation from the actuall speed, getting a
bit lower... Well, sailing --- is all about a strategy and
tactiks, not destinations and ETA(s ( well said, ah?) ... I hope
our tactical move to gain the North before going to destination
on a beam reach would keep its ' the most recent tactic move on
the leg' title... Still have to define the
destination though... but inclining to the Flores, at this
moment...
So, VMG is getting tiny bit less and less then the
actuall speed... Indicating that we are closer and closer to somewhere...
Coffee high, spirit strong... no, oposite...
Morale high, coffee strong...
The captain and the crew are still talking to each
other... ( Even in solo crossing, sometimes it is not easy after 2
weeks... )
Have a great day,
M.
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