Day 3 Where is the Wind??
7Wednesday 27 November 2013
Good morning from the crew of Adina!
Day 3 we experienced some light to moderate winds and kept east to try and stay with the wind. Out West there is little wind. Sea legs are now in place and Gareth and Tom rigged the spinnaker pole so we could ‘goose wing’. For our non-sailing friends this means sailing dead downwind (wind right behind you) with one sail to the one side and the other sail to the other side. No sooner had they done this and the wind direction changed and the pole wasn’t needed! Such is life.
We then deployed the ‘towable generator’ which is a long line with a propeller at the back of it which you throw in the water. The propeller spins the line that works with a dynamo to generate electricity. Adina needs a lot of power!
Throughout the day we tried our best to use what wind there was gybing south.
Dinner involved a sausage stew made for us by Richard Plume using sausages from John the Butcher in Northwood, England who Yacht Adina has voted makes the best sausages in the world! Wish we could fly in more.
Night time came and the wind really dropped – we’re trying not to use the engine but Adina is a heavy boat and needs wind. Come 6am we gave up as we weren’t moving and the engine is now being used.
Susie and Lindsay are looking after the boys keeping them fed, clean and tidy. Today is ‘Scrub the Crew’ day which means everyone has to have a shower – we have hot water so it’s going to be enjoyed! The boys are growing beards – Neil started over a week ago and is already looking a little like a pirate. He’s worried when we get to St.Lucia that his baby may not recognise him and get a fright!
The answer to who our synchronised swimmer was is Susie! She used to be a talented synchronised swimmer before taking up sailing. Today’s question is who once served the Queen??
So with light winds forecast for today and tomorrow we’re motoring. Next week looks light too so we may have to pull into the Cape Verde islands for fuel. But the fishing rod is out and today we are fishing!!
A special hello to the boys at King’s College – we do love all your comments on the blog.
Hello Adina Crew!
I am having a lot of fun reading your daily reports thank you for keeping us updated it is a lot of fun to follow you on your adventure. I would particularly like to know if you see any whales or dolphins because they are mummy’s favourite (penguins too but I don’t think you’ll get many of those). Clearly Arthur (our albatross) was too slow with yesterdays answer but maybe whilst you are fishing today you can video Susie giving us a little demonstration I’m sure the fishes will love it.
I think that Gareth served the queen…but largely because I do not know anything about gareth yet and that would be an awesome first fact to learn.
Hope the wind picks up for you soon I think you were very good to try so hard to stick with real sailing for so long….everyone else gave up waaaaaaay to easy.
Love Barnaby
Ps Mummy says it is ridiculous that Susie and Lindsay are looking after the men and the boat, they should really be capable of doing that by themselves………. 🙂
At least you are not rowing the Atlantic yet! Hopefully you catch some fresh fish
I have a suspicion that Lindsay may have served the Queen – she has done so many other things!
As Margaret Thatcher said “If you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.”
Thanks for the blog updates Tom! Sounds like you are all having a good time, and I am glad to hear it. Just so you know – Neil has an unfair advantage on the beard growing – he started the Thursday before he flew out! Enjoy the ride! Hallie
Hi Miss Cunningham
Has the motor got Stuck yet
LOVE HUW XXXXXX
Hi Lins and Adina Crew
So cool to see where you are and looks like you might be catching rays rather than waves. What an adventure! Strange at school without you.
LOL Fiona
Hi crew and Lins -I hope you get some wind soon for some great sailing thinking of you all in the fresh air as we start thanksgiving festivities in USA so will toast a glass of wine to Lins and crew love juneyxxx
Hi crew
SO, so proud of you all and love hearing what you’re getting up to – sounds fun 🙂
Cold here in London, crisp with little rays – make the most of the heat where you are!!
Seen any dolphins or flying fish yet?
Henry says ‘I miss you aunty Lindsay hurry up I want cuddles and a crisp’ ?!
Keep well all.
Love J,B,H&R
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