Salamander - Day 2 The first 24 hours

Day 2 The first 24 hours

Hello Salamander Nation,

Salamander has traveled steadily south since the start. Overnight, the new crew members learned to sail Salamander in winds up to 34 knots and waves of 6 feet. We are sailing with the genoa and staysail poled out (Chris and Greg set the poles with some help from the rest of us). Watches started at 4 pm yesterday and will continue until St Lucia. We can?t call it a routine yet, but it is a good start.

Today we sailed for hours near the tall ship Sea Cloud, which was flying a full set of square rigged sails. Just a few moments ago, we saw our first porpoises. They are swimming at our bow in the sunshine and jumping as we write.

Thinking of all our family and friends on land,

The crew of Salamander


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