Today was not really a day of speed records. Starting out in flat calm, ever since 2 AM the wind very, very gradually increased until it just now reaches a strength of some 10 knots. Subsequently, the speed has gone up from 1 to 5.5 knots now, all day under spinaker. But it was a very comfortable day, with hardly any swell, which allowed me to catch up some rest after last night. It's been overcast all day, but as from about noon the fog cleared and visibility became excellent. And by going at a steady speed, albeit slowly, in the end of the day, the day's run is not as bad as I feared earlier today. Might be up to some 110 miles.

The forecast is for strong soutwesterly winds tonight. I can't wait! It are now the closing stages of my crossing; the nearest port is now St. Mary, at the Isles of Scilly. Bishop Rock, at the western end of the Scillies, is only 131 miles off. If all goes well I will pass the Scillies tomorrow evening.

Bart

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