Mairmade - Day#9

Big Ocean ... Small World

Today's noon position update shows us (Mairmade) one place ahead of Sky Blue at a DTF of 2nm. What isn't immediately obvious is that we're also separated by a similar ~2nm in location!!

Our tracks converged a couple of days ago, and we've remained 10-15nm apart (Mairmade ahead 😜) ever since. Some friendly banter has gone by on email 😂

With Mairmade changing to a port tack in the relatively lighter winds this morning, Skye Blue came racing up from behind with a glorious wing-on-wing sail plan. Quite a sight 😎

Some radio chatter, more friendly banter, and best wishes reciprocated, we returned to the task of ocean crossing with the promise of sharing stories over a cold beer in St. Lucia. 🍻

After spending weeks on the dock next to each other, greeting each other every morning, how wonderful it was to chat on VHF like we were still in Las Palmas. A small world indeed.

Fair winds Stephen, Malene , and crew (because your fair winds are our fair winds 🤣🤣🤣)

See you in St. Lucia.