Monday, 24 November 2003
Noon Position : 36’51” N 001’47 W
Course 228 degrees Speed 12 knots Days Run : 264miles
Weather : Overcast Wind : 10kts Direction: 350′ True
News
Timoneer departed Palma at 09:30 Sunday for Gibraltar, the first 490 mile
leg of our trip across the Atlantic. The wind was out of the South South
West 20+kts putting our usual course South of Ibiza straight on the nose.
We opted to go North of Ibiza giving us a slightly better angle and flat
water in the wind shadow of the island once we arrived. It turned out to
be great sailing as the breeze peaked out at 32kts with the boat making
13-13.8kts over the ground for the first 70 miles. The only downside was
it kicked up quite a swell and had a few of the crew feeling a little worse
for the wear, although I am happy to report everyone has regained their sea
legs. As Timoneer rounded the island and came to a more southerly course
the wind began to die and we motored straight up wind throughout the evening
and into the morning. With a little luck we should arrive in Gibraltar at
9:00 Tuesday morning to bunker fuel for the rest of the trip, will keep you
posted.
John
