Day 8
After last nights reality check and realizing that preparation for anomalous weather conditions is a good idea at sea,we regrouped today with sunshine and moderate winds, some of the crew experimented with salt water washes on the transom, tethered in of course, while others thought that staying in the cockpit during a rain shower was sufficient. The crew member from NZ continued to entertain with stories of high seas adventures,dark tales from Yorkshire and the black adder. More on this latter. Tonight we had a small celebration to mark the half way in time with Mai Tais all around minutes before a squall with 30 knots of wind hit, luckily we had downsized the spinnaker just in time, tomorrow will be half way in distance party. Our navigator is keeping us in the wind zone, we have learnt to do letter box drops and meanwhile talk about how luxurious life is on Tiki Blue. Some of the crew are experiencing the on set of bed sores from so much sleeping, all are eating more than usual, the meals are outstanding thank you Kelly!
Once in a while I am reminded about how important it is to keep looking forward to the big adventure or challenge ahead of us. Life is precious and being able with the understanding and tolerance from family and work associates especially when in your 60's is really cool. This is a shout out to all those who never give in and especially to a good friend, Dave from Fairfax. No
matter what life has in store for you we need to keep chasing the dream.
Reporting to you from the middle of the Pacific Ocean on board SV Tiki Blue.
Stubble Beard, Partially Able Body Seaman, Blade Runner among others.
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