Monday, January 16, 2012

Day 12

Position: 15*33N 49*27W
Heading: 270*
Speed: 5.6 knots
Miles sailed: 1458
Miles to go: 690

Getting closer! The weather has calmed a bit today after 3 pretty strong days. The most we saw was over 30 knots on a night watch! We were able to make good time with the winds, and it looks like they pick up again tomorrow. It's kind of a mix, we like calmer seas with light winds, but we want to get there as well, so I guess today is a little break.

We have still been eating the marlin we caught a few days ago, and the crew is about to mutiny if we eat it much more. I guess we'll leave the last steaks in the freezer a few more days :) Try some chicken. Tonight is black bean tacos, & mexican rice.

Thanks everyone for the emails of encouragement, it gives us something to do every other day when we check email, and feels great to keep in touch.

I guess that's it for now, tomorrow is 3/4 of the way, and we're still hoping for a Saturday night arrival in Dominica, weather permitting of course. We'll send another note on Wednesday.

Thanks for the prayers!

~sevensailors

8 comments:

Elle Mental said...

Thinking of you and praying for you daily. Smooth sailing! Binfords

Anonymous said...

So glad to hear things are going well for you. We think of your family often & you are always in our prayers! The Kirbys

Anonymous said...

Have room for one more at the dinner table? Mexican sounds yummy!! You all are on my heart sooooo much and in my prayers. love and hugs Nicki

Kelsey said...

We had bean tacos too..in your honor..Love you~Sis

Anonymous said...

We are praying for you and think about you all the time. Everyday the kids ask how you are doing and want me to check the blog for an update. So excited for you! Love, Angie and the rest of the Grafmans

Anonymous said...

I've been checking your blog every couple of days. I think about u guys and pray for u all the time. I think this is an amazing venture u have taken, I follow u on my world map all the time. Love u guys,Aunt Debbie

Anonymous said...

Praying for you! We've been following where you are. Will be glad when we know you've made it safe. I bet you all won't want fish for a while.:o) Come here I'll make you some fettuccini alfredo.Love you guys. Be safe and God bless you and God speed. The Kinsey's

Rob W. said...

Enjoying your continuing adventure from CA USA! Praying and sending out prayer request for safe land fall soon...The Lord is with you all! Rob W.