There is a strange mixture of light, gusty and strong wind; rough,idle and lumpy seas in this Southern part of the Pacific. Lumpy seas and being battered ahead by strong winds one day, followed by no wind and sails flogging listlessly the next.
Andrew, at times, feels it as one good day followed by two not so good days. However for us, following him via the log and with the advantage of actually viewing their advancing progress on the “Latest Position”; we can see Andrew and Elsi slowly but surely edging towards the warm Trade winds and a more predictable passage Westwards.
Yesterday they had a good run and managed to gain 50 nm in the right direction – which whilst fighting Nor West winds is no mean achievement.
Andrew spoke with his daughters, Shaela and Mareel this evening which was a big boost for him; the messages from friends and supporters also continue to amaze, surprise and cheer him.
By Duncan MacPhail Fri Feb 28th 2014 at 11:55 pm
Your making great progress, well done to you again. Duncan MacPhail (Lerwick)
By John Anderson Sat Mar 1st 2014 at 12:30 am
Hi Andrew
Good tae see de makin a bit o progress in tae da NW hopefully this will git a bit better noo fur you.
Wir watching your progress every day wth great interest. It’s become wan o da highlights of the day noo.
Keep her goin wir thought an prayers are we you. God bliss.
John Anderson Asta.
By jim king Sat Mar 1st 2014 at 2:18 am
Following your progess remains a daily inspiration. Trade Winds await you Andrew! BYB.
By Edward and Janis Sat Mar 1st 2014 at 9:15 am
It may be a slow frustrating journey meantime but how many have ever thought far less ventured to attempt what you are doing – Andrew ‘man of steel’ but with a human heart. Deeply enjoy your blogs and thanks to Alison for her amazing support. Every good wish.
By Chris Roche Sat Mar 1st 2014 at 1:36 pm
Hi Andrew I noticed your comment about bread and cannot let it pass without comment. In the old days the cook in S.V.PASSAT in which my good friend Captain Adrian Small was an apprentice in 1946 took the bread to bed with him where he placed it under his feet to try and get it to rise in the Southern Oceans. On my own passage in S.V.SOREN LARSEN 1991 we all had to take it in turns to make bread. When it was Charles turn he made the mistake of picking the pumpkin pulp rather than the yeast needless to say his bread was more than leaden you have to smile. Well done so far so good Andrew keep plugging on.
Chris
By Oliver and Catherine Sun Mar 2nd 2014 at 4:15 pm
Hi Andrew
We are following your adventure each day with great interest
Wishing you a safe journey
All the best
Catherine and Oliver