We passed over what we declared to be the center of the ocean yesterday. Anna
put together a message in a bottle and we dropped it over at a predetermined way
point. Everything was filmed on Go Pro and standard cameras. We celebrated
with a big bowl of popcorn and ginger ale that was not needed for seasickness.
We had really good sailing yesterday but not what you would expect in the
trades. We sailed tight to the wind under full main and genoa most of the day
and night. The waves were minimal. Some big swell but it had little negative
effect. We averaged about 6 knots and it was one of our best mileage days yet.
Doesn't take much because we have been so slow.
As predicted the wind has collapsed today and we are motoring. Finn popped his
head up this morning and declared "Look how calm it is...Let's go swimming". I
am game. What do you think mom will allow?
Dolphins visited Kim and I early this morning after the moon set and before the
sun rose so we could more hear than see them.
Going to try and do some routine maintenance like put water in the batteries
while it is calm.
We are trolling again as the fish has all been eaten. Yesterday Mark made Mahi
Burritos...mmmm good!
Still a few squalls around but nothing like a couple of days ago.
Squalls Suck and that's all I have thats good to say about them.
Strange feelings for everyone to have hit the half -way point. I had a deep
feeling of Freedom last night which I think will become more allusive with every
mile we make to the West. There are comments like "It feels like we are going
down hill." Lots of discussion of what it will be like to live in a home.
Well back to living in the "NOW".
Current Position: 12:45 UTC
15 Degrees 47.396 N
38 Degrees 19.312 W
Course 266 Degrees True Motoring with the main up to dampen the roll. Just went around the edge of a big squall but it is now hot and sunny and beautiful.
Have a great day everyone,
Bob, Kim, Anna, Finn and Mark
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