Day 7: CV to Antigua

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.