[password] rachel25
[position] 51 18.845s 074 05.000w
[status] Anchored in Puerto Mayne, Isla Evans, Canel Sarmiento

Today Beduin and Ithaka barrelled along with a fresh NW wind behind us. The wind steadily increased, to the point Beduin was carrying just a headsail, and Ithaka a reefed mainsail, and we were going like the clappers, ie 9-10 knots! Rather pleased and relieved to arrive at the anchorage.

Despite the pilot book saying this anchorage offers good, all round shelter, we found bursts of wind still funnelled down from the surrounding mountains. Two attempts were made to anchor, what with the squalls, the small cove, and rocky ledges to each side. Getting the ropes ashore was fun and games too. But now we are secure, Beduin and Ithaka tied together, with 2 anchors, loads of chain, and 4 shore lines. Let the gale continue!
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