password] rachel25,
[position] 04 25.00s 021 56.52w
[status] On passage from Brazil towards Cape Verdes

We've been making water each day, over the past few days, without the engine's help. Thanks to the sun, a steady 18-20 knot wind, and the past Herculean efforts of Colin to repair the wind generator, and replace the old solar panels. Apart from the luxury of having a large fridge (with ice!!), we can now make 20L of water per day without putting too much stress on the batteries, and so are very pleased with ourselves.

Great excitement. We had a visitor overnight, a Lesser Black-Backed Gull. He/she found a niche on the outer deck among the ropes, making it very awkward for us when trying to reef down in a hurry in the dark. Gone by early morning, hopefully Jonathan/Joan will make it back to land, somewhere.

[speed] 6.5 knots
[heading] 050 degrees true
Wind ESE 12kts. 1.0m waves. Sky 20% cloud. Baro 1001
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