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Lexington - 3/9/17 Sea conditions



We have good consistent winds for sailing with which you get waves. Our wind is from the southeast which gives us waves and swells from the southeast. The seas come to our boat from the back left corner. That is called quartering seas, i.e., from the back corner of the boat. This gives us a gentle roll. The boat rocks from side to side as the wave goes under the back of the boat lifting the boat from side to side. The swells have a long period of probably 8-10 seconds. The longer the period the gentler the ride. We are also sailing down wind which is more gentle. There is a saying of "gentlemen sail down wind" for what that is worth. It does make a big difference. Last night it was fairly rolling while we were having dinner. I turned the boat more downwind for a more gentle ride while we were eating dinner.
No one has had the slightest bit of seasickness because we have our sea legs and it is downwind with long period waves. You still have to hold on and not let the boat throw you from side to side. You can not set anything down without it sliding to the side.
I am in a bathing suit and T shirt and it is very comfortable. Sometimes in the day the sun is fairly intense. Shade is at a premium. We have covers over our hatches (windows in the cabin top) to keep the sun out. These are the Outlander Hatch covers that we bought at the beginning of the trip (www.outlander.com).
We are 2,001 miles from our destination. 1,000 miles down and 2,000 miles to go. We will hopefully cover about 150 to 175 miles a day but who is counting.
May you have fair winds that fill your sails with challenges and accomplishments. Bob

 


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