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I rounded Cabo Frio about 10am yesterday, and things mellowed out considerably soon thereafter. It was nice to sail along gently in light air and smooth sea for a while, to relax and re-adjust after 2 days of wild and … Continue reading →

Following winds and seas is what I enjoyed all day and night.  Only problem is that it was bit stronger than forecast- I had 20 knots in the afternoon, and it built to 25 in the evening, with a few … Continue reading →

Another perfect weather day yesterday. More clear and sunny, flat seas and now broad-reaching wind. And not only that, but I keep going faster than I expect. Oh yeah, the current is going with me! It felt like Tahiti. Hot … Continue reading →

After yesterday’s early morning “variable” weather, and about an hour after I sent the email, a large squall rolled through and cleared everything out as it passed.  The entire rest of the day was perfect again- sunny, clear, flat seas … Continue reading →

I watched the storm fade about midday yesterday, and started checking all the weather sites, grab files, etc., and they all agreed that the winds and seas would be dying down in the evening, and by about 3am the wind … Continue reading →

It’s been nice having some down time here in Salvador. I’ve had a chance to get to a few maintenance items that are so much easier when not actually sailing, I’ve organized all the food stores so I know what … Continue reading →

Yesterday was another remarkable day, both for variety and accomplishment. It started out like the previous day- warm, sunny, flat sea, nice beam reach. I was planning to go to Salvador and anchor to wait out a small storm, that … Continue reading →

Yesterday was one of those days you write home about. Well, huh. I guess I write home about every day on this trip, but you know what I mean. It was clear, sunny and tropical warm. The water was turquoise … Continue reading →

Happy 1st of September!  It’s a good day for me, as Cabo Branco, the eastern-most point of land in all of South America, is in my wake. That’s right, I made it around the corner. My maximum easterly reading was … Continue reading →

Mostly south for me yesterday. Still a little bit of east to go, but not much. I think by tomorrow I will start putting the west back into things. Considering I started out around 64 degrees west, and am now … Continue reading →