sy Timoneer

Noon Position  18 deg. 03 ’N. 058 deg. 44 ’ W.

Course  –     252 Degrees   Speed –   10.4 Knots        Day’s Run –     267 Miles

Weather –   Calm. Overcast

Wind  –    5  knots from  Variable

Our last full day at sea was very calm, almost total cloud cover and the little wind there was coming from the west or south-west.  It’s been quite unusual. We have seen little of the normal easterly trades on this passage. So, a big change from the last couple of days of wonderful, fast reaching.  Naturally, we took the opportunity to do a little fishing as it has not been possible since Saturday.  Mr Blue Marlin had the misfortune to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.  Manie was first to the rod at the stern and got himself a whole lot of work which he hadn’t bargained on!

Eventually, he got the fish alongside the boat!!! What a beauty!

And after a bit of grappling from the side boarding ladder ….

We got the hook dislodged and watched him swim off a little dazed to fight another day.  Such a beautiful fish!!

The rest of the afternoon was uneventful, apart from a small yellow jack, which we also released.

Dusk fell, the lines came in and we motored through the darkest night arriving in Falmouth Harbour at 0500.  Anchor down and a couple of hours sleep. We have breakfasted and are now moving to Timoneer’s customary berth in English Harbour. Another great crossing with a happy crew.

Thank you all!

Peter

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