Good sailing during the night left some disappointment when the wind died later today.
At the moment there is lots of motion in the sea but very little movement ahead. Getting much done, for instance writing is difficult with the constant motion – the log has been written in just brief starts. It will get much easier when further into the Pacific with steady winds blowing.
Oatmeal again for breakfast and fresh pancakes later.
It has been too rough to use the hand water maker and so today’s rain collection off the boom was a bonus for the fresh water tanks. Each day is spent keeping prepared for the next gale in these latitudes; further North will hopefully provide more relaxed sailing.
By Don andJean Farquhar Wed Feb 26th 2014 at 11:20 pm
Still there with you.
By Drew Anderson Thu Feb 27th 2014 at 7:34 pm
Hello Andrew
As every day passes now you are getting further away from the waters of Cape Horn which must let you think you are under way and making headway. With Elsi having a clean bottom the crossing of the Pacific might seem easier.Keeping a watching eye on you.
Good sailing keep safe
Drew.
By ingrid smith Fri Feb 28th 2014 at 12:19 pm
Hi Andrew
We are very much enjoying your log here at the Aith Junior High School (where many of the children – and staff! have been lucky enough to sail on ‘The Swan’ with you over the years). Our class novel is ‘Alone on a Wide Wide Sea’ by Michael Morpurgo and the main character in the story, ‘Allie’ is sailing single-handed in a yacht from Australia to England. You and Allie both reached Cape Horn at the same time! and she also had a battle with barnacles and had the company of an albatross, so your real life adventure is extremely interesting to us. The bairns are all very keen to pass on their good wishes to you so I will let them type them in for you to see.
Very best wishes, what an amazing journey you have had so far and we look forward to following your ongoing progress. Take Care,
Ingrid
Primary 3/4 Class Teacher
Oriana – Keep up the good work and good travelling
Marley – I am so glad you got past the storms at Cape Horn
Shona – Hope the sea gets better soon, best of luck!
Anya – Keep up the good work, hope you are ok
Shay – Hope you are having a good time, not that good weather here in Shetland. Best wishes.
Ishbel – Dear Andrew, I hope you are successful with the rest of your trip.
Sadie – Do you like being at sea for long times? If it was me doing your journey it would be impossible. I like reading your log.
Catherine – Dear Andrew I hope you stay safe on your boat and have a lovely time.
Bethany – Deaer Andrew, congratulations! you got past Cape Horn. I hope you stay safe and have good fun on your adventure.
Emma – Hello Andrew, hope all the best for you and Elsi. Congratulations for getting around Cape Horn. Stay safe and have a great time.
Finn – Hope you succeed. Looking forward to reading what the sea is like near Australia. Our class project is Australia.
Asia – Hi Andrew and Elsi. Congratulations on getting around Cape Horn. Amazing log.
Holly – Hi Andrew, Congratulations on your trip so far and I hope your Burra bear is fine as well 🙂 bye!
Magnus – Hope you are getting on well. Hope the weather is ok
Eva – Do you find the storms scary? Hope you are enjoying your trip on Elsi Arrub. Well done on travelling around Cape Horn. I’m not sure I could do that! x
Shaun – Keep up the good work
Ewan – I like reading your log, it is exciting to see how far you have travelled.
Amelie – I hope you are enjoying your adventure all the way around the world. Hope you are getting on ok, goodbye!
Yelena – I hope you are having fun on Elsi Arrub and hope you are enjoying it. Have a safe journey.