Friday 11/1/13 Daily satphone report 1400 hrs:

Position 17*48.35' N; 65*11.0' W
Course 225* true
Speed 6.5 Knots
Wind ENE 12 -14 Knots
Sea - slight, moderate swell.
A very cheerful Katie reports great weather, wishes she had more wind, St Croix disappearing behind, Puerto Rico just visible to starboard (the last sight of land for the next 6 days or so);  got off to a great start at 6am sailing at 8 knots in 20 knot winds and flat water between the virgin islands, but has slowed down since with lighter winds and more swell.  Forecast is for the wind to increase back up to 20 knots.
Have seen two ships pass close by and spoke on the radio to them, a third ship passed close and kept altering course but did not respond to the radio - passed close enough to wave to the helmsman in the wheelhouse.
Very comfortable sailing - no problem going below and cooking.
Really great sailing - fingers crossed it stays good for the next 6 days or so!


(posted by Andrew Eaglen, Kate's Dad)