kind biscay
October 2, 2024, 20:35 UTC | Kind Biscay
So a quarter of the way after 36 hours and Biscay has so far been very kind to us. After reaching across the Western Approaches to the English Channel under Yankee and Main, the wind veered as predicted, so we gybed and hoisted the big pink kite to try to maintain speed. After a full day under spinnaker, it was time to drop her and ready the boat for an overnight. With batteries in need of a charge, it seemed smart to use the engine for a little extra propulsion as we need to clear ahead of the next inbound low pressure system.
Early issues with seasickness have abated, and the crew all have hearty appetites after a day of sail trim and changes. It looks as though we may have some upwind sailing after all, as conditions after Finisterre differ from earlier forecasts. Into the night we go...
- Emily
So a quarter of the way after 36 hours and Biscay has so far been very kind to us. After reaching across the Western Approaches to the English Channel under Yankee and Main, the wind veered as predicted, so we gybed and hoisted the big pink kite to try to maintain speed. After a full day under spinnaker, it was time to drop her and ready the boat for an overnight. With batteries in need of a charge, it seemed smart to use the engine for a little extra propulsion as we need to clear ahead of the next inbound low pressure system.
Early issues with seasickness have abated, and the crew all have hearty appetites after a day of sail trim and changes. It looks as though we may have some upwind sailing after all, as conditions after Finisterre differ from earlier forecasts. Into the night we go...
- Emily
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