1-11-2011

Sailing was great today with good crosswinds at times changing to headwinds but I am happy that we are on course. Guppy flew like a spear covering 140 nautical miles in 24 hours which is more like her usual self. But just the same, the weather conditions are shifty. The winds are changing unexpectedly. This morning I wondered for a little while about reefing the mainsail but then I was happy to keep going with full sails out. It is a constant preoccupation and a tiring and difficult task to keep Guppy on course adjusting the sails non-stop without getting regular sleeping time. So I get a little sleep at night and try to catch as much I can during daytime too. On and on go the days, me and Guppy moving forward and in a good spirit. We are steadily coming closer to land ..1250 nautical miles left to go..

Laura