Comes Another Blow
Day 63
Time: 1600 local (gmt-3)
Position: 45 52S 44 18W
Only time for a post card tonight. Mo is working through the southerly arm of a low to the N. Forecast of 30 has built to a standing 35 to 45 with winds mostly over 40. SE is becoming slowly S wind and is creating a real witches brew of seas, which Mo handles with aplomb so far. But we don’t have the full S wind yet.
I carried the blow on the beam as log as was practical so as to keep a NE course. But for the last few hours, and since the wind has built, we’re running with it NW. No need to punch into this system further than necessary. That said, this feels like going backwards.
What worries me is what comes next. A low to the south will reach up with W winds stronger than what we have now and well before this mess settles down. But that is a worry for tomorrow.
All for now.
Incredible photo, brilliant.
Bon chance
Wow! Great picture. I can’t imagine the ride, let alone dealing with seas like that at night . Hang on Sir.
Hang in there Randall!
We are all there with you. Take special care, Randall. We love you!!
Hi Randall. Be safe out there. I just got done listening to The lastest episode of Matt Rutherford’s single handed podcast. He mentioned you and he was very happy with your progress. Keep up the great voyage. Thank you for letting me to share in it. Todd Bell from Ventura Ca.
I’m really enjoying your voyage! Thanks for sharing! Hold fast.