Dear Myrtle is being very demanding requiring running repairs
with replacement down haul line and now constantly requiring her ‘bottom wiped’
to remove the floating seaweed (Sargasso) which is constant. Saw one floating
blanket of Sargasso covering a good double tennis court! Richard’s determination
to catch a Mahi Mahi is impressive; sadly all that was dragged in was a
skimming hedgehog of; yes you’ve guessed it – Sargasso!
Spinnaker cleanly raised at ‘sparrows’ (need some military
terms – quietly sinking in naval terms) by new foredeck monkey Richard and Will.
Light winds generally all day meant for challenging conditions to keep her
flying – well worth the effort giving us a few cherished extra knots. No
squalls anywhere near us today.
The day was hot, with much washing of cockpit, cabin and
clothes seeing Betelgeuse dressed over all accompanied by book reading and trying
to find a cool place to rest.
Lunch was a triumph from Will cracking into the eggs
producing a stunning and celebrated Frittata.
The Spinnaker was safely lowered just before sundowners at
6pm efficiently by another new foredeck monkey Charlotte and Pete with Will and
Richard managing the cockpit while Jonnie relaxed below? We then altered course
and set sail for St Lucia some 750nm away. Never thought our nearest land fall
would be French Guyana – all happy to be heading for our destination now.
Love to all, Pete