Sunday, August 4th, 2019

S/Y Visions of Johanna
North Atlantic Ocean
Sunday, August 4th, 2019
0745 UTC
57 21.2N/46 10.3W
SOG 7.3, COG 211
Wind 21 knots, TWD 060, seas 4-6'
Bar 1015. Cloudy, intermittent drizzle overnight,light rain developing this morning

We departed Greenland with light winds but wind picked up quickly, building easterlies to 25-28 kn gusting 30-32 midafternoon and then again for a spell in the evening. Winds have calmed after midnight to the 20 knot range as it backs to the NE.

We sailed with double reefed main, staysail and 2/3 reefed jib, partially unfurling the jib yesterday evening (moments before the second bout of G30's) and just completely opened the jib now as we have averaged in the 20 kn range for four hours.

Early on a pilot whale passed us close to starboard and multitudes of Fulmars were about, but no one here at the moment. Crew has done well. Nice lunch yesterday of fresh roasted turkey breast sandwiches and crisps. Dinner started with engine belts a la toast and a sprinkling of dust (yes, the boat was sailing like a banshee yesterday eve but toasted belts were noted in an engine room check) followed by classic Visions of Johanna fare of Brunswick Stew. Then everyone turned in early, getting into the offshore mode.

Situation fine here this morning contemplating COG, anticipated winds and strategy. I will download a new GRIB file and await a daily weather report from Ken McKinley.

All well aboard and sending,

Best wishes from Bill and the crew of Visions of Johanna

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