We started the passage on June 20th in the afternoon. The gulf stream gave us some nice push. Last night there was little wind and a fighting current, so we motored all night. Nice to have the sails up again today.
Just rounded Capr Hatteras off North Carolina and found we have internet access. We are still another 2+ days away from the marina in Maryland, where Blue Sky will stay forthe next few months while we get her set for more open ocean. We‘ve missed having radar and some other things that can help with a safe passage. So far we‘ve experienced some thunder storms, luckily without the lightening being too close. Believe me I pray those bolts stay away from us each time I see them. So far so good. Tomorrow we”ll be getting to the mouth of the Chesapeake. Night sailing isn’t too bad. We do three hour shifts. I am looking forward to my next full 8 hour sleep.
I hope to update the rest of the passage in more detail along with some pictures when we get settled in the marina.
Dear Paul and Gwyn it seems you had a very hectic and exciting year, so now you are in the Caribbean enjoying the beautiful beaches and the sun, what a life! You did it!!! Glen and I are finally back from Buenos Aires. We are now looking for a place to leave in Sao Paulo. It was also a very hectic year for us. beijos, enjoy your adventure!!