It is dark now and the tiny little moon we have is hiding behind the clouds.The day was two folded. On one side, we made very good progress due to the fact that the wind is higher than predicted. We have around 20 to 25kts almost constantly. Sometimes it drops but only to take a short breather and then it is back to push us South. Despite the reefs in main and foresail our speed is around 7kts. Tomorrow we have to slow down as I do not want to arrive in darkness at the tip of Lanzarote. Will see tomorrow. On the other side, I started with light headache in the morning. Jutta, Will, Anton and Martin were all there to help me throwing the lines and say goodbye for now. As we are all heading down to Lanzarote, we will meet again. But then with the headache my stomach started to complain and a light seasickness came along. I rarely get this but while sailing single-handed it is the least thing you want to face. The whole day, I took it very very lightly and feel much better now after some rounds of short sleep and watching the ocean. Therefore I could not completely enjoy the day today and hope for a smooth night sail and a better day tomorrw.

Fair winds…

Bernd