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maggio 2023.
Today we enjoyed what should be our last day on a calm
sea without much wind. We got into a leisurely cruising mood recently: enjoying
the sun, observing the whales and dolphins and reading all afternoon. We treat
ourselves with food, like yesterday's crêpes or today's paté toasts. We played
card at sunset and then music when it got too dark.
At some point we intercepted a secret radio transmission
on VHF channel 72. Upon further spying it turned out to be two German kids from
nearby sailboats playing a game of trivia. Apparently the biggest sand castle
ever made stood 17 meters.
Avventura behaves admirably in light winds. Pulled by
our gennaker, she manages to go an honest 4-5 knots when the wind is barely 8
knots. Being at the helm in these conditions is a game of patience and
dexterity, both needed to take advantage of the light wind. With the boat very
quiet, only the sound of the wind and small waves can be heard. Sometimes one of
these waves makes a breathing sound, and we realize that dolphins are once again
visiting. During the night, their presence in the dark can be a bit frightening,
until we see their scintillating body making a luminous trail that makes them
almost magical.