Monday, 13 December 2004
Noon Position : 22’48″N 41’17 W
Course 267 degrees Speed 12.0 knots Days Run : 281 miles
Weather : Warm & Sunny Wind : 70 degrees 18 knots
News
The breeze continued to veer throughout the day and settled out of the East blowing 15-20kts. The wind angle broadened to almost straight behind so we shortened sail and began motor sailing to try and reduce the sail luffing caused by the swell. This worked quite well although we adjusted course too about 10 degrees high of rhumb line, compromising on a relatively smooth ride while still making good distance towards St. Maarten.
John