Nisida - Log #4 - Nov 26-27
Wednesday afternoon, still bearing 230 toward Cabo Verde. Spinnaker is up, Nisida speeds down nice rollers. We set up the #2 spinnaker for the night. Night of spinnaker sailing and first flying fish attack, on Peter's head while he is helming.
Thursday morning, we gybe on a favorable wind shift (we tend to do that a lot!). Weare now heading straight to St Lucia for the first time since the start. On this new tack, the waves roll very much along our course, and great speed is achieved. Our run for the day is 225 miles, best since the start.
Pam manages to connect the Ipods to the outside speakers. One watch starts a program of fitness, Pilates style. The other watch enjoys great Irish stories. The sea water is still cool but warming up. So Nisida's Tropical Spa opens up for the season. It consists of a hose connected to the sea water foot pump that allows us to shower without using the drinking water.
On Thursday afternoon, we take down the spinnaker to check the halyard, and reset it right away.