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Timshel - Panama to Galapagos day 7



There were a lot of birds, some sort of gull making a strange whirring noise,around the boat at night - perhaps it indicates that we are getting closer to land. Having motored most of the night again, hoisted the Halfwinder (cruising chute) at 0530 - and the wind immediately died away. But we persevered sailing at just 3 to 4 knots (and would have been less without the favourable current). Steve woke me at 0750 to say that the time was nigh - we were about to cross the equator for the first time! The crew (assorted soft toys, Teddy bears, a Snoopy and a Penguin) were assembled for their photo opportunity along with the champagne that had been chilling in the fridge. Steve and I dressed up - possibly a Sea Nymph and Neptune respectively, though Neptune had to make do with the shark (towed charger) instead of a trident. We drank a little champagne and poured a few libations to Neptune over the side. Unfortunately this didn't bring us any more wind and we sailed slowly all day. It would be idyllic, drifting along in the sunshine, sea like a mill pond - if it wasn't for the fact that we would really like to get there!

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