Last night, Fri Nov 11, we reached the halfway mark of this leg. That took 5 and half days, but the forecast is for lighter winds ahead. We have rigged up another way to tie off our main sheet opposite to the genoa to travel "wing and wing". The foresail is on a pole. It is allowing us to travel at a good speed almost downwind. It involves some setting up out on deck, and again when you need to gybe, but worth it.
This sail plan makes the boat rock and roll, but we are managing. We have read lots of books since it is too difficult to work much. We've finished Michener's Covenant and Mandela's Long road to Freedom. They were so much more interesting when you have been to many of the places. The history is so recent in SA. Enjoying some Jo Nesbo and other mysteries. The fun of sailing book exchanges is getting exposed to books we wouldn't have known about.
The weather has started to warm up a bit, but still sweaters and jackets. There has been no sun for days which makes it less cheerful.
We have heard the US election results. It would be interesting to hear all the reactions but not without Internet. He sure is not popular outside the country.
We haven't been able to get SailMail to work again. They have been having trouble with their African station. We can receive emails through the sat phone at robharvey@myiridium.net
Wishing you a safe passage.
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