Only 60 miles to Bermuda.
It has been a long trip to Bermuda. A trip that we expect to take five days is
going to have taken us over six. The winds were not as initially forecast and have
been onteh nose the whole way. I joke but the island of Bermuda could not have
been laid as a better windward mark by any race committee. The has been no bias or
favoured side, it just been a hard slog and a number of time Matt and I have just
given in and motored directly into it. So its looking like the total distance
sailed to Bermuda will be more like 800 miles rather than the 625 it actually is.
A number of times I have wondered whether it has actually been worth the effort
and if it wasnt for Matt having to make an onward flight I may well have just
cracked off and gone for the Azores. We will see over the next week if it has been
worth it. The closer I get the mores excited I feel and the more I understand
about the island. I had no idea it was this secluded, this far in the middle of
know where and so close to sea level. I am intrigued as to what will be there. Do
people holiday ion Bermuda, are the holiday resorts or is it just a tax free haven
and a stop of for yachts making the journey back to Europe? Will there be any
British boats there I know from the south coast and do you think I could sail back
in convoy with any? Who knows let wait and see.
We are currently running the engine and have about 60 miles to go to the start of
the reefs. Miraculously we have been able to pick up Bermuda Harbour radio on the
VHF for the last 24 hrs. the sea temp is still in the 30s along with the air temp
and the humidity is still 70+. Yesterday Matt and I managed to shower from a
bucket in the cockpit which made us feel a lot better for all of 10 minutes before
sweating again. The water colour here is amazing and so clear. You can see the
bottom or the rudder so clearly. I am really looking for a nice warm swim around
the boat when we arrive.
All the best
Will, Matt and Elmarleen
Lat:33.18N
Lon:65.01W
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