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Makara of Exe - X Skippers for X Yacht Makara 57.15 N 14.32 W



There has been a wonderful sense of relief on Makara knowing that if we are becalmed we can motor the whole way to St Lucia. For the last few days we have been sailing through 'Squall Alley' and have experienced a few squalls during the day and, wishing to avoid any dramas at night, we have motor sailed through the night with the main sail down because then the only action required by the team on deck is to furl in the genoa if things get too hairy.

After yesterday's mutiny Mike and I have been demoted to first and second mate by the new skippers Jerry and Georgia; we are now ex-skippers of an X-yacht. This however is great news for us because the skippers normally pay for drinks and dinner on arrival, tops up the diesel tanks
and pays for any damage sustained during the passage so many thanks to Georgia and Jerry for taking on those responsibilities.

We hope to arrive in St Lucia on the morning of 13th and have deliberately slowed the yacht down so as not to arrive during tomorrow night.

Regards
Ian
2nd Mate
Makara



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