We are now just about 100 miles north west of Tristan da Cunha and we
have truly arrived in the South Atlantic. The wind is south westerly and
about force 6 gusting to force 8 and the swell is building gradually.
With the sun out during the day it is absolutely gorgeous. At night it
is fresh! I was cold on deck after 4 hours and was wearing just enough
to last me the entire watch including 1.5 hours of intensive helming .
then the sleeping bag wasn't set up yet for the crisp temperatures so I
was cold in them too. Just finished the 2-6 watch and my butt is nearly
freezing. Time to take the midlayer out of the bag and wear it! Spirit's
are up again and with a short antibiotic treatment my swolen lips may
heal a bit too. Loving it all!!!! :-)
