NOON MONDAY 16TH APRIL 2007.
POSITION: 27 32N. 47 43W
DISTANCE TRAVELLED: 262 in 23 hours on course of 066 degrees
WIND: Mainly light NWly
WEATHER: Overcast and cool
NEWS:
The sun has deserted us and a huge swell has filled in from the NW. We see on the weather chart a big low off Cape Hatterras which will be the cause of the swell but luckily it is predicted to move NE and will not affect our wind too seriously. With the light winds way abaft the beam it is difficult to sail but we have managed to shut down the engine on a couple of occassions but shortlived.
It was when we had the engine off and the prop feathered that we hooked into another fish yesterday afternoon. By the time we got the genoa furled and the boat stopped we had lost it and have not had any more hits. This is pretty much as expected from previous trip in this area. Once we get south of the Azores we should hook up with a tuna or two.
We have seen several ships recently all on reciprical courses to us, presumably from the Med to Panama or there abouts. Still no sea life.
All is well on board. PHil.