We are on passage to a place called Tanna in Vanuata. The wind is very strong at the moment. It has been up to 40 knots but it has settled down now to vary between 20 and thirty knots. Needless to say it was a rough and very bumpy night, with waves breaking over the cockpit. Despite having our smallest sails up we are making very good speed - perhaps unsurprisingly. We are often averaging in excess of 8 knots over the hour. Unfortunately the sea is quite rough too, making it a rather bumpy passage. Things shoot around all the time. Still the work of the boat must go on, and hear you see Michael in the midst of all this changing the gas bottles. Without this we would not have the cups of teas which keep us going day and night.
Best wishes
Michael and Jackie
michael hard at work