Sunday, January 23, 2011

23 January: Cape to Rio, day 8

Today we had no repairs to do! It was nice to be able to relax for once.

By midday there was a quick wind shift which Dale picked up and all of us had to rush on deck from where we were resting. It wasn’t the smoothest gibe, but at least without incident. For the first time since leaving Cape Town, we were on a starboard tack. I wonder if and how it effects the boat (us).

Due to the light conditions, we had to trim the boat for an hour after the gibe. I was nice to do some proper sailing for once. Now we are heading north-north-west in search of more wind.

Leroy went up the mast to check out some wear on the main and took some great photos from the top of the mast.

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