Author Archives: john

This was one of the possible land fall dates, when we were going fast. When we were doing 8,9-10 knots, ok for 24 hours a day, we were getting a bit bashed about, had sleep deprivation, constant 90 decibel roar … Continue reading →

Mum’s dream of having a quieter ride has been granted. The winds are down to nothing and we are moving at less than 4 knots, sometimes begging for it to stay in the 3’s and not to drop back into … Continue reading →

Bored of the sea. The winds have really died on us and the forecast doesn’t show it’s going to be any better for a couple of days. We are now doing rubbish speeds. I might just sell my soul for … Continue reading →

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy

Not much happening, we’re still off course by about 20 degrees and winds not playing nice. The fishing lines were not out and I suggested that we put only two lines out and put them up on the line hook … Continue reading →