Sailing fast
Day 3, November 17, 2009
35 20.9 N latitude 65 36.7 W longitude

Hello Everybody,

We’ve been sailing most of the day today in 20-25 knot NE winds under partly cloudy to overcast skies, and we’re making 8.5-10 knots speed over the ground (SOG). We’re trying to stay high so we can make Bermuda if necessary because the prediction is for the wind to shift to the east and increase in velocity. All those things together mean we’re heeling about 15-20 degrees and going way too fast to fish or even bathe. The water is 75 degrees and the air temp in the mid 70′s, but we’re getting hit by spray. While it’s not an uncomfortable ride, it means we have to work hard to move around, prepare meals, brush our teeth, etc. It also means that I’m having trouble not sliding off my seat and keeping the computer from sliding away as I type. Therefore, I’ll bid you good night from the crew of Avalanche making great time south! (199.8 miles today)

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