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After several exceptional days —150 NM or more daily—, I took a day's
rest. 45NM during the past 24 hours! I spent 14 hours making circles
in te water the south of Nantucket Shoals, which stretch 30 miles to
the SE of the second race mark, Nantucket Island. It was really fine
(en anglais dans le texte (1)): full sun, lots of birds, small
dolphins, black all over, a nice swell to rock me... in the rhythm of
the boom and of the sails. Clonk, Glang... Clonk, Glang... Clonk,
Glang... Clonk, Clonk.
Of course, partying as I did till late, I'm a bit tired. But I had
some resources left. Finally, at 4 am, I decided I should take another
go at it, and we're now going full blast at 6-7 knots, kite up, with
an ETA at 22.00.
Haven't sighted land yet, however I'm confident all right.
Til later
Chris
(1) translator's note
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