Day 5 Charleston to Antigua
Noon Position 18deg 59N 62deg 31W
Course – 163 Degrees Speed – 12 Knots Day’s Run – 285 Miles
Weather – Overcast with 7′ (2m) swells on the beam
Wind – 18 knots from ENE
We have continued to make good progress motor sailing. This morning at first light we shook the reef out of the main sail and unfurled the genoa and had 3 hours of great sailing reaching speeds up to 13.7 knots before the wind swung forward and we had to reduce sail and continue motor sailing. We have had a couple of visits by dolphins this morning but they did not stay around for long. Everyone is looking forward to arriving in Antigua and having a good nights sleep and Penny is looking forward to being able to stand upright in her galley.
We are due to arrive at 5 Islands Harbour around 10 pm tonight where we plan to drop the anchor for the night and then head around to English Harbour in daylight tomorrow.
JC