We are currently at position 12*07.039 N & 73*43.604 W. (*= degrees as I can't find the degree emblem on the computer!!!)
We left Spaanse Water at midday on Monday 7 Feb for our passage to San Blas - about 640 nm in total.
We had strong winds which put us at 7 - 8 knots and a bit more. included in that was the current of about 2 knots.
We passed Aruba in the dark so all we saw of it was it's twinkling lights. At the northern end we had to negotiate our way through an anchorage of 17 - 18 ships all lit up.
There has been a northerly swell which has put an uncomfortable kick to the side of us but the frequency has reduced. The wind died down quite substantially and lost us our wonderful speed but it has picked up again and we are surrounded with white horses.
Sandy took the sea sick tablets the night before leaving which has kept the stomach stable but the side affect is an intense headache. Colin opted not to because of the side affects and is suffering from sea sickness with the accompanying stomach aches and headaches and is not able to eat. He improved for a short while this morning but got worse again from about noon.
We seem to be having fair sleeps during our watch - though we wake up once or twice in the three hour off time but manage to sleep straight away again - the worst watch time is the last 45 minutes of the three hour watch in the early hours of the morning!
We should reach the half way point some time during the night.
We will update in the next 48 hours.
Hugs and smiles
Colin & Sandy
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