The conditions are similar to yesterdays low winds which saw a crew swimming challenge off the stern of the boat. Proving only to well that you will never catch a boat doing over one knot buy swimming after it.
Our first cold night since the trip began saw the night and early watches in full oilies with a chill wind making deck conditions less pleasant than the 30+ degrees we have seen in the previous three weeks.
After an uneventful nights sailing, the wind conditions lessened to a virtual standstill, with happy hour being postponed to take advantage of some rare breeze. The day temperatures have remained high with the breeze being the only relief. Happy hour resumed and we heard the days Oscar nominations and saw the T-Shirt change hands from yesterdays looser Lou, to todays - McLovin' - for attempting to throw uneaten tomato overboard but instead hitting JJ. The food has been good today with a fantastic breakfast of soft boiled eggs and sweet soldiers, and lunch of pasta and a strong but tasty lemon sauce.
As happy hour progressed the wind steadily increased seeing the mizzen stay-sail drop and the cruising shoot up. I hope these winds increase as we are frustratingly close and seemingly unable to make any headway towards the finish line. I am personally taking advantage of the calm weather to catch up on photos and to mend any ropes warn or broken through use since Bermuda.
This report was prepared by Simon O'Hora, Crew, Pipe Watch, Rona II.
