And they're off. It's been a lovely day for sailing today. We waited until 11am to get going this morning because there was no wind. We figured there was no point in motoring out of the gate. Now that we're out, winds are moderate and progress is reasonable, if unimpressive. As the boat sails, we've traveled about 30 miles in seven hours, but that only translates to about seventeen miles as the crow flies. At this rate we'll get to the next anchorage around this time tomorrow. Our only goal is to arrive tomorrow with some daylight remaining. Notwithstanding our current rate of progress I think we'll make it. Even if the wind dies at some point we can motor some of the way. Time will tell.
I just got off watch and will be on again in four hours. We double up at night which gives us more watch time, but keeps us awake. Staying awake on watch is good.
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