Flying Fish v Flying Mojo
Worthy Sailing Mojo
Paul Worthington
Sun 26 Nov 2023 13:24
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18:05.89N 27:36.44W
As i write this we have just overtaken a catamaran
called 'Titom' as we cream through the shimmering waves heading westbound
towards St Lucia, disturbing small but infinitely agile shoals of flying fish
with Colin at the helm. Our speed has so far peaked at 9.7 knots, only downside,
the aforementioned cat is not in our race/rally.
Earlier we took down a slightly flapping downwind sail
in favour of a white Genoa 150% hence our increase in performance. Last night we
cracked the 2,000 mile barrier around midnight, so a third of the way there in a
week. Finished first gas bottle but 2 to go so should make port before cold
fare. Also finished fresh milk this morning, so UHT, which i am told stands for
Ultra Horrible Taste! Bread also on its last legs, so Paul just second proving
two fresh loaves.
Weather holding up with lovely sunny days and serene
starlit nights. Rota went slightly askew, but what the hell it's Sunday. Last
nights 7 o'clock meal ( in daylight ) was another attempt at Sheepherders Pie
which tried to escape out of the back of the gimballed oven, but saved by Paul.
All plates were clean, so marked down as a success. I sign off now as lunch
approaches and we look to be logging our best day so far. Bye for now and all
missing our loved ones X Sir Alec (Ian) Rose
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