Day 4
We had an amazing night sail last night, for the first time in was actually
dark since the full moon was hiding behind the squall clouds - we
literally couldn't see the sails in front of us, helming was by instruments
alone which is a very different experience.
Morning broke with clearing skies and another beautiful day; with the sun
shining and trade winds blowing at a steady 25-30knots we are cruising along
nicely with poled out headsail and a deep reefed main at a respectable 8-9
knots, the miles keep ticking by and we should pass 1/ 4 of the way in the
next 24hrs - a bottle of Dr Dave's Cava is on ice! There is a general
feeling that we are going to fast, it's not the exciting sailing that
worries us, but the realisation that our adventure could be over to soon.
Life onboard is progressing well, we have mastered the watch system - no one
is sea sick, and we are still gybe virgins. (which is an indication of our
excellent helming abilities). Happy in our role as crew we are starting to
look for ways to fill the day, whilst some of us are watching the sea go by,
sunbathing or reading, others are becoming more industrious.
Charlotte is head of Catering, and currently running the Skyelark cookery
school, churning out 1 banana cake per day.
Stephen is our star pupil who has now added Bananna Toblerone and Smartie
cake to his repertoire.
Bula, a stow away 'sea teddy bear' is head of marine procurement having
landed 2 dorado's today, the first one is for dinner, and the second we sent
back to the ocean to fight another day, and fatten up for next year. The
standard of the meals onboard has been out standing.
To say I'm enjoying this trip would be a big understatement! All the best
from Skyelark, Phil
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