We are now into day 4 of our crossing to Cape Verde islands we are aimimg for Porte Grande Sao Vicente. The trade winds are still with us, and the boat is moving at 6-8 knots through the water. The waves are incredible some even higher than the boat, but the boat just casually glides over them! its a fairly smooth ride! Yesterday was amazing, we had a lovely dinner on deck, and Stu took a look out to see if any boats were on the horizon, he saw no boats, but he saw a LARGE pod of dolphins, chasing the boat jumping through the air, dancing for us!!!! This isn't the first visit from dolphins but this time there were at least 40 travelling with us and showing off. They stayed with us for about an hour! (although whilst i write Stu has just shouted down that they are back!). That has made our day!
Today, Stu is trying to use the sextant to navigate using the sun and the moon. (dont worry mums...the GPS system remains on) its been a lovely day today, clear skies, boiling hot sunshine and plenty of wind to get us where we want to be.
Today at noon GMT we were in position 22 deg 23.1N, 19 deg 26.3 W
Love to all.
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