Hello Everyone,
Well, we had a good night. The seas are still quite large but have moderated somewhat to about a 3m swell. The wind is also less, approximately 20kn. so it is a little easier to move around this morning.
To me, the boat has taken on a life of her own. I have become quite attuned to her and just by listening from below, I know whether she needs to be reefed, needs more sail etc. As the wind comes up, it whistles in her rigging and she begins to hum each time she accelerates down the face of a wave. It sounds as if she is singing as she dances along in the waves. Sometimes, however, it almost sounds as if she is a little old lady with a sore back, moaning she she climbs a wave. The other consistent noise is the sound of the autopilot which we hear in the back cabin. That sounds as if she is breathing – rather like a large beast’s breathing, something like a whale out of water, and it is quite reassuring that she is “still alive” and going along happily.
Today looks as if it will be a beautiful day and if we do not rock too much, I am thinking of maybe baking us a cake. I tried my hand at muffins the other day and made 3 doz. chocolate muffins which were much appreciated on board. I am sure my little boys would have enjoyed them!
That’s all from the Indian, south-east of India.
Regards
Arti
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