Friday, 29th January 2010 at 1900hrs. Position 26deg04minN 019deg24minW. Very little distance covered today. Big waves breaking over the boat. Very difficult to row. No rain, but very uncomfortable nonetheless. Anthony managed to cook and eat a vegetable biriani and rice with a lemon pudding for afters – very nice. No shipping within sight today. Sleeping on and off and sorting out the admin on the boat. Anthony managed to send a few emails, but it’s been quite difficult to type on the laptop in the conditions.
Today at 1830hrs. Position now 26deg07minN 019deg17minW. Looks like he’s back to the same position as he was last week – very frustrating! Parachute anchor out all day. Only about force 3 as far as the wind is concerned, but wind and waves in the wrong direction. Waves still breaking over the boat and making life very uncomfortable, very difficult to row. No hot food today, biscuits and jam from the ration packs have had to suffice! Still no shipping today within sight, which is good news. Anthony mentioned that when he left La Gomera, after the first couple of nights, the boat was surrounded with an escort of dolphins, which was a very heartwarming experience! The weather looks like it may change and move the wind and waves in the right direction within the next few days, here’s hoping …. .
BW (Land based co-ordinator)