Yesterday afternoon the winds and sea made up strong. Sea got pretty lumpy and cross-grained; they still are pretty lumpy and confused. The ship is moving about quite a bit. Steering will give you a sweat. The more experienced and better helmsmen get to put in extra time at the wheel. Last night quite a whistle in rigging. A good way to reclaim one’s sea-legs. And ship’s cook Donald is putting out some fine meals. On we sail.
Date March 8, 2019
From: Cape Town
Towards: Luderitz
Date: March 8, 2019
Noon Position: at 29-42’S x 014° 58’E
Course + Speed: NNW at 7 knot
Wind direction + Force: southerly force 6
Swell Height + Direction: large southerly confused swell
Weather: high over cast, cloudy, breaking
Day’s Run: 160 miles under sail alone
Passage Log: 330 miles
Distance to Port: 180 miles
Voyage: 20,000 miles
Sails Set: under upper topsails and foresail