" as Phil says. Blue skies and seas and as we are now at 20 degrees latitude the sea temp is 25 and air around 28 at a guess.Our first fish landed after hooking and losing 5. This time we dropped the spinnaker specially to slow the boat down which enabled Phil (Sac fishing) to land it - a small dolphin fish. Filleted and cooked to perfection by Martin for our evening meal - a special moment.
As expected our conservative approach last night meant we lost out a little to Luna, the class leader, but held out against most of the rest and Jasmine well back now. I wonder if they might have problems. Need to watch Baghira, another Beneteau 57 who are only 50 miles behind us and South of us. Almost all others (including Luna) are North of us - Back in business now though cruising at 9 knots into the moonlit night.
Hope all are well at home - thanks for your comments on our blog (Thea, Nick, John, David, Sue).
This post by Skip.
Don't panic about the sherry!
ReplyDeleteDear All, Good to read about all your exploits. If the wine runs out, try the sherry with lots of ice - it usually tastes pretty good especially if you are desperate for alcohol! Best Andrew and Sally
Congratulations WHAT a FISH ! well done - have you started using barbed hooks now PHIL ? - and well done Martin for your culenary prowess!
ReplyDeleteMust have given you all a real boost- much better than what they are eating in I'm a celebrity ! Very best wishes from us all + keep up the good work
Nick
Hello sailors,
ReplyDeleteLooking at today's position 29/11 at noon, nearly half way, you appear to be leaders in your class by a very short head. Well done boys; although I knew you would do well with a superbe bateau Francais. In case you dont know, Man U4 Pompey 1, Rooney hat trick.
Jean says
ReplyDeleteimpressive catch-but not sure about losing ground over it-can't afford to do that!!
Sounds like great sailing conditions.
Message for Rob-Guy did well in his riding competition.Made decision to stay put here but will be with you in spirit and dying to here all about it-will be at the airport.
Take care all of you
HI boys - good position in front of LUNA so obviously really working at this - well done
ReplyDeleteeveryone here sends best wishes - from the rain - me on the roof putting up Xmas lights for Mrs Parr - sorry Phil - but at least you can say your house is the one 5 down from the -
light display !
Keep on trucking
Nick