It is the 3-6am shift again. Weather permitting, this continues to be my
favorite
time to squeeze some lines.
Current location: N 38º 49'.57 W 46º 45'.13 --
8.5 to 9 Knots
and cruising ...
It has been a couple of days since we've spotted any ships in the radar
and
even longer since we've actually physically seen any signs from any of
them.
Tuesday afternoon we finally had some sun and, considering the string of
rainy
days we've had, we needed it to lift our spirits. It seems this is the
time
in our journey where things get emotionally and psychologically hard.
Closest
things to us at this point is the Azores so there is only one option
moving
forward.
If it weren't for all the Navigation equipment on board your brain would
easily
start telling you that you are going in circles. It is water, water, and
more
water everywhere, after a while it all looks the same. Reading emails from
family
and friends is certainly very positive in combating any isolation feelings
and
writing Sloopy
has certainly being very therapeutic for me.
Last night we watched Payback. Nothing like a violent Mel Gibson
movie
to get you going.
On the works for the first Gear Talk is a short write up on "Working
with
sails, then and now..." comparing working with sails aboard a Morgan
'42
Mark II sailing yacht 25 years ago and O'Comillas today. Writing about the
gear
aboard has certainly taken Nth place on the list, but I hope once I get
started
and now the weather is cooperating that I can squeeze more time for
it.
8:13:44 AM 
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