Weightless

Position: 19,36.65N , 23,14.88W
Speed: 7 knots, Course: 318 deg.
UTC Time: 06. August 2006 12:16

On route for Madeira. Wind up to 25 knots today. Swells of 3 metres. Rough sea. Pointing so very wet boat outside. Sunny though. Good fun on deck with the warmth of the sun and the waves crashing over the bow. Down below is not quite so nice. Each time the bow slams into a wave you can feel yourself leaving the floor and becoming weightless for an instance. Annoying when you are trying to sleep or type... And noisy too.

Hope you guys enjoyed the Big Chill.

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