It’s been an uncomfortable 24 hours – We were dead downwind for much of the day, rolling with ever bigger swells such that sleep was simply not possible as we each held on to our balance while attempting sleep in the rear cabin.

A modicum of relief came when we switched the reefed and poled-out genoa for our smaller jib and slowed the boat a little – but still, sleep is a sought after commodity these days aboard Toodle-oo!

Landfall is expected early Sunday morning – just ahead of a serious 30 – 40 knot blow at our destination, Horta – timed for Sunday afternoon – fingers crossed that nothing delays us…

Forgot to mention…
Just to add some angst to the equation, our electronics have started acting up some – first the AIS system (identifies other vessels) stopped working – followed quickly by our autopilot!
Fortunately, we’re relying on Gail, our mechanical ‘Monitor’ windvane to steer us true…