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Resolute of Thames - All Well



Over a third of the way to Cape Verde! After a great send-off in Las Palmas on Sunday it feels good to be on our way and making progress. Incredible that we all left together but we have soon become out here on our ownsomes with seldom another sail to be seen.

Being only double handed is proving to be a doddle. The four hour watch system is working fine with the dog-watch between 4-8 being our full-on communication time (well, at least Gill talks non-stop and Colin listens!). The dog watch system also means we rotate our shifts which adds variety and ensures some nights with more sleep. The nights are certainly a long 12 hours (3 watches)with the moon being a strict time-keeper and making himself scarce at about 0400 - shirker! He is also upside-down in these southern climes - decidedly dodgy! Tomorrow we hope to be at the half way point...all down-hill from there. Must go! Roast lamb in the oven...

Colin and Gill

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