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From: Andrew Jones Sent: 26 November 2009 19:24
To: PSC Blog; Mae'r cyfeiriad ebost yn cael ei warchod rhag spam bots, rhaid i chi alluogi Javascript i'w weld. ; Subject: FW: 091126 weather Forecast BLOG FROM A VERY CONTRITE NEIL KEFFORD (it's probably good that he is 2000nm from home!!!!!!!!
Hi Andrew,
You're missing the excitement out here, bet you wish you had come now?
We had a day of everything going wrong from early yesterday until we finally, after turning the spinnaker into a sea anchor, we decided to sail white sails until this morning. The day was a little frustrating but we're still here doing OK and , right now, sailing very nicely under the heavy spinnaker. Also, we've had our daily ration of grog, two cans of beer.
Generally the ocean has been kind to us and we are enjoying good weather, the sea state is slight to moderate, the sun shines.
 But, alas, we've chaffed a hole in the mainsail, not critical as it is between 1st and 2nd reef and we do not want a full main going downwind. We are carrying another main should we need it.
We have a small wager going on with Will as he seems to think he can make St Lucia with only two major visits to the heads, I think we're on a winner. Better than a National Sweep.
I guess I'm in trouble as I forgot to say happy birthday to Ju for the 23rd, Sorry, There was a lot going on but I should have remembered.
Anyway, back to sailing, we hope that we've stopped breaking things and are inspecting everything over and over. We are happy with the progress so far and want a steady mid-section and then fly it home.
Our average speeds and distance today are 152 Nm and 6.3kts on white sails.
We will be ON 18.30 - 19.30 hrs.
Thanks for all your efforts, love to all, especially Ju.
Neil.
P.S. The diet is good!
Message sent to Pentanemos
Subject: 091126 weather FORCAST
Dear All
You were dropping the kite and I was eating pork chops, roast potatoes, broccoli, carrots, crushed spuds in the skins, stuffing, gravy and a nice bottle chardonnay. Can you smell it?
Loved Neil's blog. I bet he can see the dog house from where you are!
Thur 26/11
Forecast - All Noon Times
Wind( kn) Swell (feet)
Thu 26/11/2009 NE18 ENE7
Fri 27/11/2009 NNE16 NNE7
Sat 28/11/2009 NE17 NNE7
Sun 29/11/2009 ENE18 NE7
Mon 30/11/2009 ENE18 NE7
Tue 01/12/2009 ENE18 ENE7
Wed 02/12/2009 ENE18 NE7-9
Thu 03/12/2009 ENE17 NE7
Fri 04/12/2009 ENE17
No change to new waypoints (WPT1 20N 28W and WPT2 16N 34W).
The original WPT3 (15N 40W) is still good and puts you in the best forecast air stream. The winds to the north of WPT3 are forecast to be lighter by the time you get there.
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Stats for the day
Date 26/11/2009 12:00
Avg speed since last Posn kts 6.04
Overall avg speed since Las Palmas kts 6.32
Distance since last position nm 145
Total distance from Las Palmas 600
avg 24 hr run since Las Palmas nm 152
To go to St Lucia(Approx) nm 2,254
% Sailed 21.0%
Estimated days for total trip 18.8
Estimated time of arrival 11/12/2009 08:53
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These are the positions of D4E, Starfire and all of Class H. Yachts to the west of you, and therefore nearer to the rhumb line, will naturally have a shorter DTG. The bets are on once you all get somewhere near to your WPT3 as most yachts will elect to be this far south as the better winds will be down there if the forecast holds.
The layout of this is class, at sea, lat, long, DTG distance to go, date and time of fix.
Diamonds are Forever
Racing Class A at sea N 22° 46' 0" W 24° 57' 0" 2109 167 26/11/2009 12:00:00
Starfire
Non ARC at sea 22.21.492N 22.33.547W 2234 ??? 26/11/2009 09:00
Marinara
Cruising Class H at sea N 21° 27' 0" W 24° 34' 0" 2121 170 26/11/2009 12:01:00
Momo
Cruising Class H at sea N 22° 13' 0" W 24° 3' 0" 2155 159 26/11/2009 12:00:00
Pentanemos
Cruising Class H at sea N 21° 55' 0" W 23° 46' 0" 2167 145 26/11/2009 12:00:00
Gwendoline
Cruising Class H at sea N 22° 39' 0" W 23° 52' 0" 2167 145 26/11/2009 12:00:00
TinaTi
Cruising Class H at sea N 22° 24' 0" W 23° 42' 0" 2175 150 26/11/2009 12:00:00
Jan Wellem
Cruising Class H at sea N 22° 0' 0" W 23° 7' 0" 2204 146 26/11/2009 12:00:00
Silver Bear
Cruising Class H at sea N 21° 37' 0" W 23° 1' 0" 2207 151 26/11/2009 12:00:00
Giggles
Cruising Class H at sea N 23° 4' 0" W 23° 6' 0" 2213 135 26/11/2009 12:00:00
Cantare
Cruising Class H at sea N 23° 57' 0" W 22° 55' 0" 2230 128 26/11/2009 12:00:00
Zahara
Cruising Class H at sea N 23° 30' 0" W 22° 51' 0" 2230 132 26/11/2009 12:01:00
Fair Encounter
Cruising Class H at sea N 21° 18' 0" W 22° 18' 0" 2246 150 26/11/2009 12:00:00
Sylvia of Blakeney
Cruising Class H at sea N 24° 37' 0" W 22° 42' 0" 2248 114 26/11/2009 12:00:00
Cantana
Cruising Class H at sea N 24° 3' 0" W 22° 36' 0" 2248 134 26/11/2009 12:00:00
Heimkehr VII
Cruising Class H at sea N 23° 48' 0" W 22° 28' 0" 2254 124 26/11/2009 12:00:00
Ranja
Cruising Class H at sea N 22° 25' 0" W 22° 10' 0" 2260 141 26/11/2009 12:00:00
Sephina
Cruising Class H at sea N 22° 51' 0" W 21° 51' 0" 2280 139 26/11/2009 12:00:00
Ocean Lady
Cruising Class H at sea N 23° 18' 0" W 21° 31' 0" 2301 158 26/11/2009 12:00:00
Andrew Jones
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