Position: 49°26.8’N 169°20.8’W | Course: 335° | Speed: 7.9 knots
The glassy night gave way to a fickle breeze that came and went. We managed to sail for a few hours, but had to start the engine in the morning. By around 10:00, the engine was off again—and since then, the wind has been gradually increasing. With it, the sea state is building too.
Just before dinner last night, we reefed the mainsail, just to be ready for anything. With dark clouds looming on the horizon, it felt good to be prepared. We’re making good speed under reefed sail, although the wind hasn’t picked up quite as much as the forecasts had predicted—yet. We are in for it today though!
After nearly a full day of flat calm, the sea now feels unruly. The waves are steep, still young in their journey, and the motion on board can be a bit uncomfortable. But after 24 hours of barely any swell, any movement feels exaggerated. Curled up in bed is no longer an option—it’s more like lying spread out like a smashed frog, trying to stabilize yourself.
Temperatures are still dropping. It’s around 8 to 10 degrees Celsius during the night, and with the wind chill it can be quite brutal on hands and noses. Our sun-soaked skin—recently accustomed to sunscreen and warmth—is now bundled up in scarves, gloves, and boots – though a whispered thought of warmth still lingers, somewhere between these latitudes.
Joke of the day, courtesy of Floris’s dad:
Why did the sailboat and the motorboat break up?
They just weren’t on the same wavelength anymore!
Got a joke for us to start our watch with? Nautical or not, we’ll take it
All is well on board, Jet
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Dutch Harbor joke;
One day the wind died down to nothing and people fell on their faces.