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Lexington - 3/21/17. 9°. 48' south. 136°. 08' west Headed to the barn



It is my watch again from 9-12 p.m. We are 171 miles out in light air but we are doing 5 or so knots in 7-8 knots of wind which is hopefully building. We are using our twin head sails which gives us a wide range of wind strength to use. It will do ok in 7-8 knots but will not be over powered in 20 knots of wind. We have not had them up in greater than 20 knots but I would try. I think I remember that each time the wind speed doubles the force created quadruples. Someone check me on that one.
It was a moderately hot muggy day. I took a shower and sat out on deck on my towel trying to have the wind dry and cool me off. I sat there for 30 minutes and was still a little damp.
Mark Arnold will be flying home soon. He is pining bad for his woman. He has been a good shipmate. He has been very easy to get along with and has never complained. He wanted offshore experience and got much more than most people get on their first trip. For a 3,000 mile offshore passage to be your first offshore passage is moderately brave. Gliding thru the dark black night with very limited visual references is eerie feeling for an early passage maker. Most of the time after you have gotten used to it, it is very relaxing and peaceful.
About 12 of 25 boats have already arrived. Most of the rest will be in tomorrow or the next day. A couple of boats are back a good bit but they were delayed with repairs. Atla had their mast repaired. They will probably be another week or so.
May fair winds fill your sails with understanding for your fellow man! Bob

 


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