November 15, 2007 1200 UTC.
POSITION: 35 57’N 005 55.9W
DISTANCE TRAVELLED: 34 (3 Hours)
WIND: 10kt 200T
WEATHER: Clear cool, slight chop
NEWS:
After spending the night at the Queensway Quay Marina we are underway again. We departed Gibraltar at 0900 local time to head for the Strait of Gibraltar. The passage through the strait was fairly smooth with very little merchant traffic and only 15 knots of wind from the west. The morning watch was kept lively with the numerous local fishing vessels intent on crossing our bow, regardless of right-of-way.
For the passage to Antigua, we have decided to take a southerly leg passing between Gran Canaria and Tenerife rather then a more direct rhumb line or great circle route. We have decided this in order to stay in better weather and to possibly pick up some favourable wind. This leg will add some mileage to the trip but will save time overall by allowing us to make better speed for a longer part of the passage.
The fishing lines are out and the filleting board is ready.
Jim Duhamel