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Free Spirit - Sunday, 15 November 2015 Entertainment at sea



Last night's motoring didn't last long. By 2200 the wind filled in and we were able to partially unfurl the genoa to go wing on wing. The motor's off and we are sailing again. We are making good time today, having clocked a 9.4kt speed surfing down the back of a wave. 

We started out the morning with a hearty breakfast of apple spiced pancakes, then broke out the toys and other sources of amusement. Steve is working the sextant again. I stand corrected… yesterday he came within 0.5 miles of our electronic position fix, definitely a "you da man" moment. Alex, our IT expert, helped me set up the solar powered charging device my son gave me for my birthday. Our latest competition is to see who can coax out the greatest amount of speed and stay the closest on course. I can hear my mother now, declaring her infamous "you are obviously easily amused". 

We are celebrating making the 750 nm distance mark and well on our way to our goal. Coq au vin on the menu for dinner tonight.

Andrea

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