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Skyelark of London - Day 9



Day 9. We have had very light winds for a couple of days now. This has been
a source of frustration but has had its benefits. This afternoon we dropped
the sails and took some time in the calm conditions for a swim. I was always
told not to go out of my depth but in nearly 3 miles of water that was a bit
of a task. The water was pleasantly warm. Not something you could say about
British waters this week from what we are hearing. Shortly after getting
underway again we were visited by some more dolphins. Always a great sight.
The other night they came in the dark and there were phosphorescent torpedo
like trails. A very wonderful sight.
Sea water showers are also the order of the day so we are staying cleanish.
Again the sea water coming through the system is warm but still cool enough
to be refreshing in the heat.
Rik

p.s With the engine running most of today, we can power the water maker and
once the tanks were full, there was plenty for washing - our guard rails
were full of clean clothes! such was the demand that we had to form a rota
for space on the line! Just when the clothes, crew and boat were scrubbed
the wind returned and we are back to sailing. - right now we are making 5
knots, silently slipping through the calm seas. On such a moonless night the
stars are incredible, and water twinkles with our wake. The only light
'pollution' is the glow from compass light (and the screens of all of the
devices running star gazing apps), and one other yacht behind us - we all
wish for a little bit more breeze, but it is hard to get tired of nights
like these.



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