Laura’s Diary

30th October 2011

Building seas

12/10/2011 No bird droppings or squalls today but a strong breeze. That’s exactly what we are going for! The sky is still heavily clouded but the […]
29th October 2011

Wind! It’s a miracle, so happy!

11-10-2011 Wind finally! A nice wind that takes Guppy flying forward, so for the first time since our departure from Darwin we are making good progress. […]
28th October 2011

Being swallowed by clouds

10-10-2011 Finally I have some wind, but it is so dark and gray outside that it looks like Guppy will be swallowed by the clouds at […]
27th October 2011

Still no wind..

9-10-2011 Well, I am still waiting for some wind.. Last night I sailed with the engine on for a slow going 3 knots. So I could […]
26th October 2011

Ants!

8-10-2011 Of course I am without wind again, but at least the sun showed up.. But wait.. maybe I should keep quiet because over the horizon […]
25th October 2011

Back to bobbing around and drizzle

7-10-2011 Well okay, I spoke too soon… Since last night the wind is back to ‘normal’ which means calm winds, headwinds and shifting winds.. For the […]
20th October 2011

Conny van Rietschoten nomination

It’s a pity that I can’t write everything because there are people who can figure out where I am by looking at the weatherconditions I have.. […]