12 FEBRUARY 2007
POSITION: 15:40.7 N. 71:07.5 W – HALF WAY BETWEEN HAITI AND COLUMBIA
DISTANCE TRAVELLED: 180 MILES
WIND: 25 – 30 KNOTS FROM THE E.
WEATHER: MOSTLY SUNNY
NEWS:
At 0800, Timoneer passed the half way meridian for this voyage.
Timoneer continues to motor sail against the formidable trade winds of the Caribbean Sea. For the last 24 hours, we have been sailing toward the N.E. on the starboard tack. We are searching for wind that is more moderate than it is in the south along the Columbian coast. So far, it has evaded us. On the bright side, the seas are more uniform than before, and we can adjust the course and speed for the smoothest ride in these conditions.
There is allot of shipping about. We are in the middle of the shipping lanes between the Panama Canal and Europe. The radar and AIS system give exact information regarding the course and speed of the other vessels, so there never any doubt about what manuver to make.
All onboard are well.
Best regards,
Robert