Why is the wind dropping :(
21st May 2011Only 350nm to go
23rd May 2011A good day to practice my astro navigation skills
Another beautiful and sunny morning, and there is really no cloud in sight! Guppy is surrounded by dark blue, light blue and even more variations of blue. Once again I took my sextant to ‘shoot’ the sun and determine my position by this ancient method. This is much easier to do aboard a big ship like the “Stad Amsterdam” than on my rocking horse.. Well, practice makes perfect! Guppy still has 500 nautical miles to go [926 kilometres or 575 land miles], and if the wind cooperates a little, I will drop anchor at Hiva Oa island in about three days. I am not totally getting used to this idea yet.. Iwould like to go running and walking, but trying this as soon as in three days would not be too wise a decision. My foot would rather stay at sea for a little longer to enjoy the rest and well, I cannot really be against its choice.
Laura
