Saturday night exceeded others - 8h of massive electrical storms - lots of electrical issues pre-empted by disconnecting all hard-wired equipment - 39 knot squall (one of many) which ended up with needing to run off at 300 degrees for 20 minutes.
Rain coming down was denser than the water we were sailing through. 1245h today (ie completion of 7 days) had completed 1404 nautical miles. Average speed last 24h about 9.5k. Still very squally 27k wind.
Co-owner Judy diagnosed with cortical rib fracture following fall - symptoms controlled and now off-watch. The new book I am writing 'The Lull That Never Came - the Story of ARC 2012' - is seeking contributions from all participants on their experiences!
Living conditions mildly grim at present - however homemade chilli chicken wings extremely good. Bogmeister Walker hit on head by flying fish while helming. Thank goodnes, fish is fine.
Pics show a lovely Saturday afternoon in mid-Atlantic and off watch team working on chilli chicken wings.