Farewell Antigua

Barely a ripple disturbed the surface of Hermitage Bay, but the sun was already warming the day as we weighed anchor, and hoisted the main. The Australian, at anchor alongside, raised his mug of tea in a farewell salute as we headed out to sea.

Farewell Antigua.

Puffle by puffle, the wind filled in. We hardened-up, and pointed for the Azores, 6kts, 6.5kts - none too shabby!

Slowly we settled into our daily routine of three 4hr watches from 0600 - 1800, four 3hr watches from 1800 - 0600. At 1930hrs UTC, I called in to Herb on the SSB radio for the weather. Good forecast, 10-15kt winds from the E or ESE til the weekend. Thanks Herb - good copy.

Day two started grey and overcast, and stayed that way throwing in the odd shower for good measure. The bad news was that thw waves breaking over the bow had entered the anchor locker, trickled through the hatch into the forward cabin and soaked my bunk. Problem sorted, but I'm in the saloon for the next few days!

Three day's into the voyage, we are making good speed, in the right direction, and the suns shining, so am I bovvered?

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