Well, today we did have that day to sit on deck, relax and enjoy. We put up
the motoring awning for protection from the sun and heat. We played cards,
read, sat in the pool to get cool, took long naps and generally enjoyed
ourselves. Leo demonstrated some really impressive card tricks. Jeff
tinkers constantly with the computer programs and navigation instruments,
all to our benefit. He’s given me lessons on both the radar and weather
faxes. (One of those lessons was at 4 am, so I’m not sure I retained much.)
It’s a super opportunity for us to learn from an expert and for him to fine
tune our instruments under actual conditions. Peter V prepared shredded
beef sandwiches for lunch and reports having a long cool bath in the pool on
the back deck. I can’t report any other specifics, because I slept most of
the day, my only job being to prepare dinner
The winds are light and variable, so we are motor sailing. That means we’re
motoring, but whenever possible we put up sails to increase our speed. We
took down the poles this morning, so we can use the jibs in their normal
configuration.
The most exciting thing that happened today was the sighting of another
really big marlin. This time it was Leo who saw it swim past the boat on
its way to take a look at our lures. It gave each one a little nibble, but
didn’t bite, before going on its way. Leo’s eyes were huge as he described
its size and proximity, and he’s seen some impressive fish.
The final item of note is Herb’s birthday-71st, we think. We wished him
birthday greetings over the airways when he discussed the weather forecast
with Jake, and we’ve sent him and his wife, Brigitte, out for a birthday
dinner tonight. All the best for another happy and healthy year, Herb! For
those of you who don’t know yet who Herb is and how important he is to our
program, please check the link on the website. You can read about what Herb
does, and how he has helped yachties in trouble.
All the best from the relaxed crew of avalanche.
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