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Second Wind - A chance meeting



The Atlantic is a big place. People watching the ARC on the fleet tracker could be excused for thinking that the yacht get to see each other often but, for us at least, that is not the case. Up until yesterday it had been 10 days since we saw any sign of humanity, no Yachts, no ships, not even the twinkling light of an overflying aircraft. It is strangely serene being isolated in this way and perhaps one of the experiences people look for from the event.

Last night started out like any other but with the added spice of big winds, big seas and a sprinkling of squalls. In the middle of this maelstrom we spotted the single green light of another yacht. It gives you a lift to see that you are not alone out here doing battle with the elements. The lights got closer and at dawn we established contact with Adrian and Julia on the ARC yacht Koala, now just a few hundred yards away. We are still in sight of each other a day later. What was strange was that on the very same morning a cargo ship passes by within a few miles. Rather like busses you see nothing for ages and then two come along together.

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