Toiing-Flap-bling!… There are two wind directions I really can’t stand: strong winds coming from straight ahead, and little winds coming directly from astern. And so, winds coming from astern kept me busy all night long. Because Guppy was not leaning to one side, which is the case with crosswinds, she started rolling which made the sails flap in the wind. And so I have been busy all through the night with correcting course and adjusting the sails until the noise from the flapping sails finally stopped, although it meant I wasn’t sailing on the correct course..! Forget that.., and so I enjoyed the full moon and the beautiful trace of phosphorescent light that Guppy left behind in this endless swell. And then there was the sunrise, which reminded me of the fact that I had been busy scrambling with the sails all night! The wind has now picked up a little bit. It is just enough to stop the noise of the flapping sails. In the morning sun I enjoyed eating some cornflakes while I kept an eye on the speedometer that is now showing a speed of 5,5 knots [10 kilometres or 6 miles an hour] again. I hope it will stay this way so I can catch-up on some sleep.

Laura