It took us about 27 hours to slog the 175 miles back to Bermuda through
headwinds, squalls and ugly seas. We got in about 1330. Peter has seen the
doctor and cannot continue with us because of the possibility of infection.
He will be flying out tomorrow and our son, Ben, will be flying in to join
us for the rest of the trip.

We’ll write again tomorrow with all the details. Meanwhile: goodnight from
the really tired crew of avalanche–and may the Patriots win!

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We’ve made it through the front. It lasted longer last night than I thought when I wrote. By midnight we were motoring with the mainsail and continued that configuration until daylight. It was a long slow upwind slog through big confused seas in 25-30 knots. We all took turns on watch or sleeping. Even Peter took a turn (under the dodger where he could keep his hand dry) with Leo. Now that day has dawned we have partly cloudy skies, with occasional squally clouds. Fortunately we’ve dodged the squalls so far. The wind is still northeast, but down to 18-20. We’ll get to Bermuda around 1300 where Bermuda Radio will have a cab to take Peter to the emergency room.

We’ll update you when we know anything more.

All the best from the salty crew of avalanche

32 degrees 5 minutes N latitude, 64 degrees 22 minutes W longitude, 22 milesSE of Bermuda.