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CW 17 2004
19.04. - 25.04. 2004
We're progressing quite nicely and with an average of 4 Beaufort we manage 150-160 miles (our best being 174).
| Everything is going great, only catching fish is rather slow. Up to
now only one skinny dorade took a bite. But on Monday morning that suddenly
changes. The new, large spindle, mounted straight unto the railing, loaded
with a 1mm stainless steel line with an ultimate strength of more than
300kg, runs out all the way to the end, whining and smoking. That's got
to be a huge one! And he really lets himself be reeled in. Probably just
so we can take a good look at him - at this 3m long shark - and then even
this line rips. So again, we got no fish. Instead, we enjoy the clouds performance over the pacific. |
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Everything is running smoothly and under main- and foresail we cruise along beautifully. Around midweek we come up with a broken holder on the main sail (normal wear and tear), but that's quickly fixed. It was time anyhow to change to the large Gennaker. The wind is steadily coming from the stern and we enjoy a great trade wind. A classical one with small white clouds in a deep blue sky, encouraging a little trade-wind-dance from Nela. |
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And on Saturday the fish-free time finally comes to an end. The large
fishing reel, newly loaded with strong nylon line and feather bait,
runs out again. We'll be able to eat from that one for the next couple of day. What
else has happened on the endless pacific … Until then, take care! Tom & Nela |
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