One for the Rhode

Tuesday 19th June
All's well as we speed our way towards the finish, still about five days
away. Meanwhile, the North Atlantic seems determined to give us at least
one more spanking. There is a chance that the latest low pressure system,
to our south, may be developing into a revolving tropical storm. Our
original plan was to "seagull" into its centre, then slingshot out again in
two graceful arcs,, as we've done with the previous two low pressure
systems. However, the predicted intensity of the wind and 3 metre waves in
this low has made us modify our plan - we are now heading north-west,, so
that, as it tracks east, we will ride over its top and down its western
edge. This may be a slightly longer route, but, considering our jury-rigged
radar mast, is the more prudent option. And, with luck, we will get better
speed with less wave height - also going with us, rather than across our
path. This will allow us to go surfing - much more fun!!
Trev