Overnight the wind dropped as predicted. In the first 12 hours we covered just under 100 miles – a good distance for us but with the lighter winds for the next 12 hours our 24 hour run was about 185. The wind also freed so out came the Parasailor – our sail of choice for the Atlantic and once again it did us proud gaining us substantial speed and having the added benefit of stabilising the boat considerably.
We had tried to download the Spanish grand prix on catchup before we left but failed, so settled for an episode of Top Gear instead for our evening’s entertainment.
The forecast is for even lighter winds tonight and tomorrow so we are expecting the engine to come on shortly.
Distance to Bermuda is currently 578 miles.
Derek & Lesley.