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Paw Paw - Log Day 13: An Extra Day in Colombia



It was rather bizarre to watched the World ARC fleet leave Santa Marta as we waved from the breakwater. It wasn't long though before yachts started reporting 30 Kt sustained winds. This together with the 9 to 12 Ft seas forecasted, led us to our decision to wait another 24 hours and take advantage of the lighter winds and flatter seas forecasted for tomorrow and the subsequent few days. It was a case of "take a chill pill" mixed with some patience and not place undue stress on our short-handed crew as well as on the yacht. After all, we're only `800NM into a 25000NM circumnavigation and it is a rally not a race! Also, since the World ARC's itinerary for the San Blas had been shortened to accommodate the additional stopover in Colombia which commenced last year and an additional day had been added to the stopover this year, coupled with the delay due to the Port Authorities decision to close the port, we decided that we would not be doing the San Blas Islands any justice this time around. Since we know we'll be back in these waters in 2018, we decided we'll take our time then to enjoy them properly. As such, we get to spend another day in Colombia, give Paw Paw a much needed wash, have an early night and set off at first light tomorrow morning.






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