12, 13 June

12/6/2012


Position 14:00 UTC -4 12 45.794N 074 32.159W

The wind dropped and the sea flattened so we put the spinnaker up for a
couple of hours just before sunset. What a difference - almost like sailing.
Dropped it for the night as the forecast (Gribs) indicated variable winds
and I didn't like the prospect having to deal with a wrapped spinnaker.

George had a close encounter with a boat crossing in front of us. All was
fine after a few anxious moments.


13/6/2012


Position 14:00 UTC -4 11 42.651N 076 36.892W

As gribs predicted the wind dropped and veered to beam on. This provided an
opportunity to hoist the main - not been used much on this trip so far. The
wind continued to drop so we will be motoring to Panama.



Still hoping for a Friday arrival in Panama, but it seems to be getting
later in the day than I would like.



Cheers



Chris