Position 27.41N, 57.47W
I wish I hadn't mentioned a boat doing only 35 miles.We fell into the same hole on Wednesday and only managed 33 miles.
On Thursday we did a little better with 39 miles.At least we are managing to sail with virtually no wind.
Rona likes our rig of Cruising Chute and Mizzen staysail,the spinnakers just collapse and slow us down and the main is a great big brake. I remember the Windseeker on GB 2 in 1976 when we used the same technique going to Tenerife.
It is very hard work and everyone is concentrating on making the boat sail well.
We celebrated Pip's birthday in great style yesterday with everyone "dressing for dinner". The three men in magnificent bow ties made for us by our resident artist Robin. The crew were in their magnificent finery, diamonds and Tiara's. As ever the Mother watch produced a meal of genius creativity. It's amazing what you can do with a tin of Chilli and a tin of Mince.The saloon was decorated with balloons and tables laid to the highest standards of the Royal Yacht Squadron.
We then sang and the ship's crew were in magnificent voice. We have an orchestra of 5 ukuleles,2 guitars,a flute,tambourine, marraccas and the indominatable cheese grater.We think we are good but who cares.
Great excitement at lunchtime on Thursday when we heard we have crept into first place in class D on handicap. Our strategy is paying off, now we just have to grit our teeth and hope the wind lasts to the finish.
Rock on Rona 2.
Best wishes Skipper and crew.
