[password] rachel25,
[position] 23 46.880s 044 04.260w
[status] On passage from the Falklands to Rio de Janeiro
Loads of wind, then from Saturday morning, none. We have been motoring for 20 hours across a blue ocean under a burning sun. One ship passed within two miles, otherwise nothing, although the AIS is showing many targets, but all are over the horizon or lost in the haze. No birds, no dolphins. A strong counter current is slowing us down. Saturday evening now and we are timing our arrival off Ilha Grande for first light tomorrow. We are tired. 15 nights of 3 hours on, 3 hours sleep, is taking its toll. Clouds obscure the nearly full moon, the humidity is horrendous, water is condensing on the rig and the slack mainsail and, as Ithaka rolls, raining down onto the open companion way where I stand, looking out into the mist.
I go below, put on the kettle, have a nice cup of tea, Yorkshire Tea, good and strong. Life is good again!
[speed] 4.5 knots
[heading] 350 degrees true
[weather] Wind Var 5kts. Smooth sea. Sky 100% low cloud/mist. Baro 1005
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