Ipanema update

We turned to the West! We finally hit the tradewinds... The first few days after the start were "mixed" from a weather and wind perspective. We choose to follow a more South-Easterly route, because that was said to bring the wind earlier... Not sure if its was the right decision; it is hard for us to compare our position to the others. We do not see any other boats anymore.
Crew and boat are doing fantastic; everything still works thanks to a mildly conservative sailing approach. The skipper is definitely held back by his crew a little
Highlights yesterday: a 4 men "party" on the foredeck trying to rescue the gennaker (that was spun around the forestay). When it was successfully pulled down, we all were covered with sail. And at the same time, looking over the stern, we saw a whale completely jumping out of the water. Magnificent!
We are sill on a vegetarian diet; our fishing has not been successfully yet. The soy sauce and wasabi for the sashimi remain untouched.
Oh yah, not to forget that the weather is lovely; warm and sunny and clear skies. Even at night, short trousers and shirt is all you need.