Gib to Antigua Day 3
Noon Position 27deg 03N 15deg 14W
Course – 230 Degrees Speed – 11.5 Knots Day’s Run – 270 Miles
Weather – Sunny and a slight swell.
Wind – 16 knots from 110 degrees
Late afternoon we sailed over the Concepcion Shoal north of Lanzarote Island. We had been motor sailing at 11.5 knots most of the afternoon but after a lot of fishing talk we slowed down as we went over the shoal. The guys were so busy telling fishing stories that they did not even hear the line go until Jordi let them know. We lost that one at the back of the boat. Next both lines went and we were ready and landed 2 Bonito tuna.
During the night we sailed past Lanzarote and Fuertoventura Islands, members of the Canary Islands. At first light we put all the sails up and have had the engine off and sailing between 11-12 knots all morning. Long may that last.
We have been staying 30 miles or so off the coast of Africa and heading further south than normal to avoid a large storm between the Azores and Canaries. We will finally get around the south of it in another couple of days and then start heading west to Antigua.
JC
