Following winds and seas is what I enjoyed all day and night. \u00a0Only problem is that it was bit stronger than forecast- I had 20 knots in the afternoon, and it built to 25 in the evening, with a few hours at 30 knots, near the cape. \u00a0The plan was to get around Cabo Frio by midday today, as there is a full gale behind me, and I didn\u2019t want to wait around for it. So sail on I did, with the waves and wind at my back, slaloming my way down the coast- to another fantastic 200-mile day.<\/p>\n
Last night though, when the wind really started howling, I was struggling to keep control with 2 reefs in the main, so finally put the 3rd reef in, although it had not been previously rigged, With that and a 3-foot by 5-foot piece of jib showing, things settled down nicely, and I was able to keep speed up. In fact I hit a new top speed for the boat, 14.4 knots.<\/p>\n
It also got colder last night. I had to put on a fleece and a windbreaker, which I guess is a sign of things to come. I have to remember that in addition to all that East and West stuff, I\u2019ve also dropped 20 degrees of latitude since last week. Right now I\u2019m on the edge of the tropic of Capricorn, so still technically in the tropics.
\nLooking ahead, I think mother nature is making Sunday a stay-at-anchor day, so I\u2019ll probably see how far I can get by Saturday- maybe Ubatuba, or Santos, or maybe I\u2019ll just stop in Angra dos Reis. I\u2019ll let you know!<\/p>\n
22.46S \u00a041.41W \u00a0 4112nm gone, \u00a01198nm to go. \u00a08am \u00a09\/8<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Following winds and seas is what I enjoyed all day and night. \u00a0Only problem is that it was bit stronger than forecast- I had 20 knots in the afternoon, and it built to 25 in the evening, with a few … Continue reading