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Day 7:  CV to Antigua

1/23/2013

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Miles  (Distances calculated on a straight line by GPS)
Covered to date:                            941
Remaining to Antigua:     1168

Weather:  A blustery day with squalls and intermittent sunshine
Wind:   15-25 knots, N/NE

Seas:  Very very rolly, 1-2 m Swells

Sailing:   Even with reduced sails, we’re zooming!  She went as fast as 12.5 knots at one point –

Crew Well-being and Morale:  Very good—gelling well as a team and keeping our sense of humor.

Lunch:          BLT (bacon lettuce and tomato) sandwiches
Dinner:         Chicken al pesto on a bed of mushroom risotto

Of Special Interest:
•       We are now closer to South America than to Africa
•       We enjoyed silvery moonlight and shooting stars last night and a rainbow on the horizon this morning
•       The occasional showers are actually very welcome to wash down the boat.

‘Delight of the Day’:  Our skipper for remaining calm under pressure while untangling the furling line at the bow during a squall and getting totally soaked by several waves in the process.  Thankfully, he said that the water is warm—a balmy 26°!  It might be time to go for a swim…just kidding.
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aunt kathe
1/23/2013 11:25:36 am

Ahhh the salt spray in the air..and aren't you moving right along at a remarkable 12.5 knots. No wonder you passed over that invisible line from Africa to South America Yeah! I love you writing about your menus.

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Ann Vanderhoof
1/23/2013 01:27:53 pm

12.5 knots. Wow wow wow! And I too love you writing about your menus.

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    Debbie is first mate of Taka Trois as well as head cook and chief provisioning officer. 


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