position: 26 46.02N 18 14.87W
Had a good start yesterday. Started off in 18kts of wind. It
was quite a scene starting with 200 other boats ranging in size from 32 feet to
100 feet. The folks of Las Palmas put on quite a "bon voayge"
send-off complete with a marching band at the end of the breakwater as we
exited the marina and an anouncer calling out the names of the boats and
nationality as we passed by the reviewing stand.
As we sailed south down the west side of the island the wind
increased briefly to 30kts and then settled down to 20 -25 NE where it remained
for the rest of the day and night. We made good progress over the last 24 hours
but are bit slow now as the wind has lowered to 10-12 kts. It is predicted to
come back to 20kts tonight…let's hope so!
All is well on board. Dinner last night was spinach lasagna
with green beans and garlic bread.
Rui did catch a Mahi-Mahi (70cm), but after slapping around
the cockpit floor it slid its way back into the water. I know….you're thinking
this is another fish story, but I've got the pictures…unfortunately, no pan
seared Mahi-Mahi just yet.
Until tomorrow
vcp
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