Lennard + Emily + Kati + Arne

Hi all, after I had sent off last night's blog entry, we had the expected windshift from SW 27 kn gusty with rain to NW 20 kn and a clear night sky. Only the waves were chaotic at times but otherwise we had a good night. We are really happy how the Aries windvane is steering the boat none stop through these lumpy seas without our help. The day was as a Sunday should be: sunny and relaxed with winds from the W 15 to 20 kn but the sea is still chaotic with a big notherly swell running and a westerly windsea on top of it - at times it is smooth sailing but every now and again we go rock and roll through deep holes and steep seas then one has really to hold on to something. We had fried Tuna and rice and Kati's pickled vegies for lunch and sit in the cockpit having a cup of tea and some nibbles, listening to music and talking. We had a brief visit of a few dolphins and hope to see whales once we get closer to the Azores. We heard on the net that the german boat Hitchhike Heidi has hit a whale last night and lost their tow behind generator. They made landfall at Horta this afternoon and no other damages were reported only that the skipper fell out of his bunk.

All is well on board AHOI! Andrea and Arne