#3. FALKEN | Antigua to Colombia | Day 3

February 16, 2025 | Top speed and spinnaker pole!

This morning started with a seamless gybe, including the pole- Vilgot was suitably impressed with Dolphin watches speed at their first gybe with pole. Since then we’ve been in gorgeous sailing conditions, heading straight to our waypoint just above Barranquilla. As the wind shifted east, the other watch (yet to be named, but apparently ’No Dolphin’ watch isn’t a winner) took the pole down. Since then we’ve simply been surfing along with speeds of up to 13.8knts according to JP’s watch. Now everyone has become far more confident in their helming, a friendly competition seems to be taking place for best speed. A surf down a wave is now frequently followed with an announcement of top speed reached!

As mentioned we’ve had some dolphins accompanying us several times now. Unfortunately for the others, they only bless their presence when Janelle, Troy, Daniel and Nick are on deck. During glums and glows tonight, we were majority GLUM FREE WOOHOO! The overarching glows were the opportunity for a visit to the outdoor spa provided on board (we’re certainly all smelling fresher} and of course the sunshine sailing we’ve had all day.

Everyone says hello to back home (we love the comments, so please keep them coming!)

- FALKEN Crew