The last 24 hours have improved.

Amaris sails the World

15.24.25 N

51.55.46W

 

Atlantic Ocean - 550 miles ENE of St Lucia

 

The last 24 hours have improved.  Now when someone passes gas-the smell actually blows away! 

 

Yesterday we had all reached rock bottom, hung our heads in shame, and started our motor.  We realized things could only improve - the concern was how long would it take for us to get wind.  Turns out - last night at 1825 we turned off the motor for a nice "quiet" dinner and to watch the sunset.  The winds and boat built speed over the next few hours and we were able to get some miles in motor free!  In fact - today at 1600 (4pm) we swapped out the main and code zero for our spinnaker - the sail we hope to have take us the rest of the way to St Lucia.  Imagine that spinnaker set - Ron Popiel "set it and forget it" would love it.  Fingers crossed the winds hold out for the rest of our journey.

 

Shawn has moved on from "How I Met your Mother" to the Showtime series "Dexter."  Where it was odd watching him laugh all day while staring into his laptop - now he holds a look of horror through each 52 minute episode.  Sadly, I somehow was dragged into it as well.  I suppose there are only what 6-7 seasons with a dozen episodes per season.  So, 60 hours?  If the wind doesn't stay around we may be done before we get to St Lucia!

 

Of course, to give further reason to pray for wind - I have beans soaking for tomorrow's dinner...