22:31 UTC | 26°19.228’N 055° 02.565’W
Wow, what a day:
It began with a pretty yellow-gold sunrise. Saw two white birds in the distance looking for fish to eat. All was quiet + peaceful, and listening to the sound of the waves as we glided through them was heavenly.
Then, Erik + Anton came out to play + found two flying fish not doing too well on our deck. They opened their wings to provide a great look at how beautiful they really are and then returned them to the sea.
Two ships appeared on the radar screen but were not a threat after checking on their information. Both went behind us. I wonder if we are in a shipping lane out here?
Off to the west I sighted a small squall, and a rainbow began growing from the bottom up in it. A new feat of nature to me. As time went on, the clouds began gathering, and soon the sky was covered with upcoming squalls — some exciting wind and a bit of rain and anticipation of what Mother Nature had in store for us! Once again a fun adventure of sailing. Storms passed and life goes on.
Feeling at peace. Watching clouds form a unique picture and then change into something else. Like seeing a white fluffy dog become a huge hand reaching out.
Adjusting sails, loving the moments, and at peace with all.
One highlight for me yesterday was a parade of short, almost no-tail dolphins on their way by. I got to see a mom and baby jump together through the water as they went by. Mother Nature at her finest.
Life is good, and one word to friends on Bonfire — go fast and have fun!
Linda, ADRIENNE II Crew
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Seasickness
But maybe, I thought, with some drugs I could stay ahead of it. The first 48 hours I felt horrible. But luckily with 3 health care professionals on board and in a very encouraging environment, my body found its way. Anyway, someone offered me a patch (unavailable in Canada) and someone else gave me some pills for nausea and now I feel much, much better.
Dolphins and Bioluminescence
We had a good run with the sails but weather has changed and we are once again chasing the wind. Everyone is getting a chance to practice helming in big swell; starting to get a feel of the wind and water and how it pushes and pulls the hull. A pod of dolphins came to visit at night, splashing in the bioluminescent water, and again in the day, dancing in the bow wake. For now enjoying the calmer sea state and falling asleep to the rumble of the engine and the gentle whooshing of the water on the hull.
Greetings from Lala Lemonshark
The brave crew is toughing it out and staying cheerful despite being tossed around. The engine is off and we are true sailing-main and jib. In the first 12 hours we saw two pods of Orca and four humpback whales, two of which were 20 yards off the starboard beam!