It seems ages ago that we left Puerta Vallarta on Friday March 22, but it has only been 3 days.
I'm rocking and rolling in my berth right now, horizontal seems to be the best position if you don't want to be trashed around. We have had an adventurous day: tod really wanted to fly our spinnaker, he got it all nicely set up, we enjoyed a nice ride for a while, until it went downhill. Short version, the lazy sheet got wrapped around the propeller....no other way around than jumping in the deep blue while being tied to the boat. Not something you want to do unless you have no other choice, as we are in larger predators territory here. off course, Tod fixed our problem and we are now flying our jib with our new pole.
Tessa seems to take the rolling motion the best of the crew, and is the most happy of us 3. She is devouring audiobooks, plays and eats well. "The boat rocks, mama, its just something you have to get used too", she told me yesterday, while i cursed like a sailor. The adults aboard need just a couple more days to get in the swing of things. Ending on a positive note, we had a glorious day of sailing yesterday, almost what i imagined trades sailing will be. Something to look forward too! The night skies have been amazing, and soon Tessa will know more about galaxies than I do. And our sailboat Bliss is in her happy state, this is what she was mend to do.
Blogpost at sea are send through our SSB radio. We can read your comments, and love them, just know we have no ability to reply back.
stats; 350 miles in last 3 days.
Jolanda for Bliss crew signing off for now, at 17 degrees 52' north, 110 degrees 14' west
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Hello Jolanda, Tod and Tessa Congratulations that you guys started the adventure. It will be an amazing experiences (and already) waiting for you. I am impressed by Tessa that she is a natural sailor :):) Look forward to your next update. xxx Mika
ReplyDeleteJolanda, I was holding my breath the entire time reading your post! I saw a Lansmere neighbor yesterday who said you guys had some trouble- I’m so glad to hear all is back to normal, aside from the boat rocking. You all are amazing! I keep thinking how brave you all are, and that you’re truly living life to the fullest. Tessa will have an incredible story and will be ready for anything that comes her way. I also am looking forward to your posts, and wish you safe and enjoyable sailing! Kate
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