Although technically speaking not becalmed, as there has been enough wind to keep the spinaker up and move the boat along at 3 or 4 miles, it certainly felt like it. I am supposed to be racing, and it is so annoying to go so slowly for such a long time.

Anyway, as we speak the wind is on the increase again, now around 10 knots. This makes me go along at 6 knots, and actually makes the boat heel a bit and feel lively, which is quite a relief! Let's only hope this wind lasts...

Bart

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