The fast sailing lasted two full days, both gave 160 miles. After that, I was supposed to enter an area of high pressure and subsequently less wind. But, maybe as a result of my attempts to sail around, over the top, of this high, the speed loss was not as bad as expected. In fact, I still did 152 miles yesterday. And the course is also not so bad, although a little north or the direct course. Finisterre is now 518 miles off, Flores is 615 miles behind and the Lizard 655 miles ahead.

The huge swell of the last few days, a result of a mammoth depression west of Ireland, finally abates somewhat. It makes the sailing much more comfortable, without this swell!

Bart

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