Christmas is only a month away. Strange to be out here knowing in a month I'll be in the snow. All great on board. Everyone trying to keep the old bus on track and moving as quick as poss.
Position is 21 26.699N 020 41.070W, 203 Miles WWN of Nouadhibou Mauritania.
Wind has picked up to picked up to 8-11kn NW true. Sea state calm/smooth with building long swell. Mackerel sky (not long dry?) at about 3/10 cover. SOG 6kn avg. sailing faily close hauled // to track at steering about 245-250. Pressure 1012mb. No rain, humid, 70% on the hygro temp 24 below deck. Overnight there was a fair bit of mist on the horison at times. Happy Morning is creaming along under number 1 genoa and full main, the angle of heel not to bad yest but we will have to fix up Mick R's leecloth as he keeps falling out of his bunk (the nav berth) on starboard tack.Saw the moon rise from the sea last night. That has to be one of the most beautiful natural things to witness.
Best,
Crew of HM