Wind SW 3kts Seas 1-2ft
Mahina Kai – Day 5 Marion to Bermuda – Calm
Seas
Another day of struggling to find a puff of
air. We had a few periods
of modest wind, but
largely calm with little progress.
The monotony of the day was punctuated by a
visit from a pod
of dolphins, which always excites the crew.
A few seabirds enjoyed fishing in the wake of our boat, and
we passed an
occasional Portuguese Man o’ War.
These
fellows are even more at the wims of mother nature, relying solely
on wind propulsion
captured by their above-water sail.
Normally on sail
races, it is
bouncy, the boat is heeled over, and eating is on paper plates. With the weather being so
calm, the Captain
has called for the China to be brought out of the closet for a
dinner al fresco
in the cockpit with lasagna, salad, and fresh fruit cup. Cookie of the day: Stars!
We continue to hope
for some
gathering weather, but if this does not come, we will have some
serious
discussions about our provisions, and how long we can continue
enjoying this
Bermuda High.
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