Skyelark of London - Las Perlas to Galapagos

After the Canal we headed for a brief cruise around the Las Perlas islands, white beaches, nice swimming, and a bit of land exploration before putting to sea for the 850 mile passage to the Galapagos. We had a fast passage - the trick was finding the sweet spot of favourable current that added 1-2 knots to our boat speed despite the fairly light wind conditions. Particular high lights - some deep ocean swimming, a tot of rum on the equator and our fishing prowess, 14 tuna, a spotty mackerel and a beautiful kingfish. Needless to say we ate very well. Sushi, cerviche, lots of delicious seared tuna steaks and a well stocked freezer for the next leg. The sailing was mostly broad reaching with some engine assistance through the doldrums, Skyelark was sailed well by an excellent crew and we are hopeful of picking up a prize in the not to be taken seriously ‘racing’ section of the rally.