We are Sailors Now

After 3 days of fierce storms with gale force winds, bone chilling temperatures, ferocious rain and frightening lightening storms we finally made it to calmer seas. We are riding a high pressure system straight down to Cape Verde with 1-8 kt random winds all day. This must be the most amazing sight you have ever seen! The full moon reflected on the glassy ocean water, creating day like conditions and extraordinary colors you only see in dreams. I think I may be losing weight, exercising under the moonlit skies is almost magical.

Everyone seem to be having a good time, so we stopped for a day of fun and swimming as the days and water have been heating up. I was finally refreshed as I returned to my natural element. It was surprising to see some small chub swimming below our boat, as well as the many tiny specs of life floating by. Of course our old friend plastic was already waiting for us, even 300 miles off shore. The thermo cline in the water was very obvious as it went from hot to cold and back even just floating on the surface. Boat swings, snorkeling, fresh fish and chips, what more can you ask for! Except watching the majestic beauties of the deep, surface and wave us hello on our journey south. It all ends with sailor songs on deck with Dale and Tom…as it should.

Elton Joseph