August 28, 2008
1000 miles behind us with about 2000 mile to go to Gibraltar.
Here is a rundown of some testing conditions we've encountered in the past 24 hours. A nasty low parked to the south of us and we had to beat around the top of it. Mix in a little adverse current from the gulf stream and you have a bit of uncomfortable sailing on your hands. But, all is good now and we're on a beam reach and churning up the miles after getting into the southerlies. These winds should stick with us for a couple of days.
It's been pretty interesting getting to know people's idiosyncrasies. For example, I have never seen Capey (Andrew Cape) get into his bunk until I essentially until tucked him yesterday for a little bit. He is always sleeping at his nav station or on the floor, or wherever he seems to want to. A great tendency I guess, to be able to sleep anywhere, anytime, in any condition, always in his foul weather gear ready to jump at a moments notice.
Michi Mueller claims he is going around the world with his ponytail intact. I couldn't imagine all that hair covered in salt for days at a time, but he appears committed. The boys claim that King Neptune may have something to say about Michi's hairstyle when he crosses the equator for the first time. But only time will tell, Michi is the biggest guy on this boat and I for sure could seem him beating down the person that cuts his locks.
Boat handling on the lousy sea is going well so far. Still working out a bunch of little bugs but that is what we are doing this for.
-Kenny
