Saturday, July 16, 2011

What sailing lacks

1700 EDT.
 
Wind, today.  Began motoring last night when the wind fell away and for brief periods, we have motor sailed, for the most part it has been motoring only.  We are motoring straight for Marblehead with about 150 miles to go, and with speed across the ground of about 6 kts.  Just over the past hour, the breeze has picked up nicely to about 15 kts, but the direction leaves something to be desired; it is on our nose, originating in Marblehead, seemingly.  We could beat against it but with Whisper being able to tack no closer to the wind than 55 degrees, going upwind is a labor of labor.
 
At present rate, anticipate Marblehead about 2200 tomorrow.

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