Quick Report…
Before we launch into today’s report a quick thank you to Mark Gibbens who created the awesome sketch of Randall after watching the Seeker Video about Randall. If you haven’t seen it take a look. It’s got some footage from Randall’s departure day. They certainly ramped up the drama. 🙂
#team F8
Day 116 (56 days since Ushuaia)
Noon Position: 44 08S. 119 51E
Course/Speed: E7
Wind: WSW25+
Miles last 24 hours: 168
Longitude Made Good: 152
Total Miles: 15,948
Miles to Hobart: 1240
Quick report tonight as the day has been long and the night may be … eventful.
Wind swung into the WSW today and went to 25+. At noon I switched to the twin headsails poled out and we’ve been running before fast, squally weather ever since. Seas are running high due to winds further south, so Mo is a bit of a roller coaster ride. Winds have come up to 30 tonight, so I don’t know where this is going; thus the need to stay “on watch.”
This afternoon I performed more engine tests and found seawater in the crankcase oil (by boiling it on the stove and watching for bubbles). So, did an oil and filter change that took until after sundown due to Mo jumping around like an electrocuted cat. But we make good easting, for which I am happy.
Safe sailing & rooting for your making good time to meet Joanne!
Getting closer to Hobart town in the land of Oz, Australia. Where rooting for the team has another meaning entirely. However it may not be totally inappropriate. LOL. Cheers. Continue to sail safe.