Northern Light II - 10th November

We thought that this would be the day we arrived in Mindelo but sadly not . Less wind and flatter seas last night meant we made up some ground but today the winds have eased and the sea is much calmer - true trade wind sailing .

It looks as if we will now arrive tomorrow morning . Tonight was our last meal sailing until we leave from Mindelo on the 17th - Sarah’s cauliflower dhal curry with Cat’s home made nan - excellent.

More small breakages today and as always Tom has found ways to fix them . He is also beginning to trust the 6th member of our crew - Harry the Hydrovane - who worked tirelessly with the autopilot to steer through the big waves and strong seas.

No speed records for Geertje today !

Michael