Disa - Approaching the halfway mark

This morning at first light we discovered that overnight our pole had gained a ninety degree bend just before the joint. Fortunately it hadn’t completely broken, so we were able to bring it in and change our sail configuration. It’s something we should be able to get repaired in Mindelo, and we have another one we could substitute if necessary. It’s a good reminder that we need to be self-sufficient out here. The ocean is so huge - it’s hard to convey how small we feel, surrounded by sea to every horizon, with huge, rolling waves that lift our boat several metres, before propelling us forward to surf down the other side. It’s truly awe-inspiring and exhilarating. We feel very safe in our sunken, central cockpit. We’re all sleeping a lot when we’re not on watch, or reading, knitting or listening to audio books. It’s actually good to have a rest from the internet and the high level of connectivity that is woven through our lives these days.