Day two was another glorious day. The wind continued to come in from the SW, but quite a lot lighter in the morning and then built into the afternoon.
While I was feeling better after moving to a liquid-only diet and getting lots of sleep, Ryan was man down for the whole of yesterday leaving us all a little bit worried. After finally getting him to keep some medicine down, he started looking a bit more human around 16h00. And then post one of Michaela Mae's tone deaf rendition of some song high-school musical school, he was all smiles by sunset.
Dolphins continue to pop their heads every now and then. Definitely not to the same degree as Day 1, but we are not sure if that is maybe just in response to the lower level of fish-feeding taking place by Ryan... or maybe the deeper water. There are always new spottings though with an Albatross being spotted yesterday morning.
Last night started off a lovely evening, watching the moon rise, and having the Southern Cross in the sky behind us. The clouds however set in later in the evening, and brought with them a tiny bit of drizzle. Air temp at night is getting warmer too. Thank goodness.
We are experiencing some problems with the downloading of weather files at the moment which is slightly problematic. I first realised when trying to download whether last night, and have since got a message that the Radio Holland guys are trying to rectify the problem so hold thumbs.
For those of you following on the RCYC tracker, you will see that we have changed course. The South Easter came through last night, and left us having no choice but to gybe (change course) onto starboard to navigate around a high-pressure which is currently sitting to the left of us. By going further away from it, allows us more wind. You will see that this is the strategy being followed by "Me-to-me", only to a more aggressive degree and thus they have chosen to be so far in.
Outta here to go make this boat go fast!
While I was feeling better after moving to a liquid-only diet and getting lots of sleep, Ryan was man down for the whole of yesterday leaving us all a little bit worried. After finally getting him to keep some medicine down, he started looking a bit more human around 16h00. And then post one of Michaela Mae's tone deaf rendition of some song high-school musical school, he was all smiles by sunset.
Dolphins continue to pop their heads every now and then. Definitely not to the same degree as Day 1, but we are not sure if that is maybe just in response to the lower level of fish-feeding taking place by Ryan... or maybe the deeper water. There are always new spottings though with an Albatross being spotted yesterday morning.
Last night started off a lovely evening, watching the moon rise, and having the Southern Cross in the sky behind us. The clouds however set in later in the evening, and brought with them a tiny bit of drizzle. Air temp at night is getting warmer too. Thank goodness.
We are experiencing some problems with the downloading of weather files at the moment which is slightly problematic. I first realised when trying to download whether last night, and have since got a message that the Radio Holland guys are trying to rectify the problem so hold thumbs.
For those of you following on the RCYC tracker, you will see that we have changed course. The South Easter came through last night, and left us having no choice but to gybe (change course) onto starboard to navigate around a high-pressure which is currently sitting to the left of us. By going further away from it, allows us more wind. You will see that this is the strategy being followed by "Me-to-me", only to a more aggressive degree and thus they have chosen to be so far in.
Outta here to go make this boat go fast!
HI. I heard about you this morning on radio RSG.I want to wish you and your crew "plain sailing" or should I say "plane" sailing as you pick up speed. I had the same experience with the dolphins when I was on an oilrig. People who have not experienced it dont realise how awesome the experience is. I was so excited to witness the spectical. If you have not been to rio before pse go and see the sights. Rio is a wonderful place....and the great food is out of this world... meat meat and more beef.I think there is food for vegetarians as well.lol.
ReplyDeletemay the winds be in your favour
best regards to you and your crew.
do envy you.
Reyn Varkevisser. (OK have a good laugh... nice surname hey)
PS. My profile pic was taken on IPANEMA beach.
"How cool is this?" Good Luck Mike & Team. Will follow your progress with anticipation. Happy Sailing.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Axel
Awoke today to a gloomy downpour, and thought of you guys right away. Wandering how crappy that would be in your situation. No wurries, I'll keep the shite weather here and wish you clear skies with a nice windfall.Good choice on the gybe their captain, before being overreached. Looks like you made up ground and appear to be in 4th place. Did you deploy the skyscraper last night?
ReplyDeleteHope everybody feesl 100% and can knuckle down to some serious race sailing. (your odds in Las Vegas have been shortening, luckily I placed my bet well in advance)
Do you have a Facebook page going?
You are looking good. Good sailing.
ReplyDeletecheers. REYN
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