After motoring all night due to the winds gradually diminishing, we awoke at dawn to glassy seas with virtually no wind. Unfortunately, our forecast has become disappointing from a sailing perspective. We're moving into the center of a high pressure system for the next day and a half. We'll finally pick up some light Caribbean trade winds during the final 12-18 hours of our passage.
Because of the change in weather, our arrival time will be delayed. Tahina actually goes faster with the wind than by motor. So, we'll be arriving a day later than originally planned. We run one engine at a time to conserve fuel, and have it slowed back a bit to insure a day-time arrival to the islands.
The weather is beautiful, seas flat, and we are all enjoying the experience. Moving through the huge ocean with no one in sight, no land within 400 miles, under beautiful skies... it gives a chance for your soul to rest in a way we rarely experience in modern society.
I highly recommend this to those who hear the calling of the sea.
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Frank, I would said "Soul Placid".. =)
"...it gives a chance for your soul to rest in a way we rarely experience in modern society."
I guess Nature itself has the power to catch your attention again (again because we once were focused in her - when we were children); and when you do that, you remember what and who you really are, then you feel just peace and joy...
Wow, and this journey has barely began.. !
quote by frank:"Moving through the huge ocean with no one in sight"
viewing the horizon in 360 degrees feels like being in the center of a big blue dot. Good to hear you guys are passing time by relaxing.
quote by frank:"Moving through the huge ocean with no one in sight"
viewing the horizon in 360 degrees feels like being in the center of a big blue dot. Good to hear you guys are passing time by relaxing.
Keep an eye out for the ships its really amazing for their size how quick they appear and then disapear
Hey Guys! Sounds amazing! Congrats to the "Admiral" on her promotion! Would love to see pictures of the dolphins! Have fun :)
Jan and Joe
Looking forward to your Bermuda arrival comments. Surprised by your "queasy" time, but it happens to all of us. Will be following your "log" daily. Fair winds and following seas.
Dad