Sunday Island – Mindelo Cp Verde to Bequae Caribbean Day 6

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> A good days run of 166nm. We have gybed to the WSW to try to skirt around the low pressure trough that is forecasted to form closer to the Caribbean. Wind is forecasted to increase today to over 20kts so we may expect gusts up to 28kts this evening. >
> No boats seen at all since the fishing boats we saw the night before last. And no fish or dolphins either. >
> Last night I was sitting in the cockpit when a wave traveling at a different angle to the others, or perhaps a big sleeping marine animal hit us on our quarter. Sunday island jolted sideways. It was quite an impact and left me wondering what it could have been. >
> Every day we plot our positoin on a large North Atlantic planning chart on the forward bulkhead. Every day we can see we are getting closer to our destinatinon and soon we will be half way. >
> We are now operating our radio through the Caribbean network 8P6BWS in the Caribbean on 18096.6khz with a good signal coming through in the afternoons. >

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Published by Richard Hewson

Richard Hewson is a Tasmania-based ships captain, marine surveyor, and experienced sailor with a lifelong connection to the sea. With experience in project management and vessel commissioning, he has operated and raced a wide range of vessels—from dinghies and Maxi yachts to tankers, icebreakers and research vessels. Richard has competed in major offshore events including the Sydney to Hobart, Fastnet, Middle Sea, and Transatlantic races including the Mini Transat. In 2012, he skippered the winning yacht in the Clipper Round the World Race. He has sailed to every continent and explored all corners of the world from Antarctica to south pacific atols and recently completed a three-year family voyage from the Netherlands to Tasmania. Richard holds a Master Class 1 (unrestricted), RYA Yachtmaster Ocean, Engineering (1200kw) and commercial diving certifications, and is an AMSA-accredited marine surveyor. He is also affiliated with the Australasian Institutes of Marine Surveyors and is passionate about all things that float.

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