It’s been a rough ride so far! Big seas and lots of wind. We’ve had to ease our course considerably to avoid being hard on the wind and the ride has improved. The boat is a mess with water all over the place – coming down the mast in gushers (so much for that fix!) and we’ve had a couple remnants of waves come down the companionway. Add to that we’re heeled over and the sink and shower won’t drain!

Both of us were queasy but it seems to be easing now – I pretty much haven’t eaten since we left! However, just sorted myself out a huge bowl of candies for the night watch so things must be on the mend!

Sailing with 3 reefs in the main and our small jib. Our first 24 hours we made 190 miles (average 7.2 knots) – but we’ve slowed a lot now so next 24 hours will probably be more like the standard 150 – 160.