After the great experience of Ascension Island it was back to the sailing life for the foreseeable future but not before a bit of action
I thought that I had caught a Marlin (see attached pic) but the guys showed me what a real Marlin looks like when you have to pick it up with a crane (see the picture gallery)
One of the striking things of the people of Saint Helena and Ascension is their nature to share. The huge Marlin was caught and everyone who wanted was given (not sold) a huge piece and a big piece was given to the Hotel who offered fried Marlin main course FREE that night. Where in the world have you heard of this happening?
Cheers to the people of Saint Helena and Ascension – You are the BEST!
We started off with a brisk sail as the breeze was fair and we made good speed with average 24 hour runs into the 140 miles per day. The breeze lasted for 8 days but stayed around 10 to 12 knots which gave us a good run and we made Brazil in 13 days which I think was not to shabby
Mystic handled the crossing extremely well and apart for a funny oxidation on the transom is looking good. We will see if it will be possible to lift her out of the water for anti fouling if the prices are not to steep
Once again to all who leave comments it is much appreciated and by the way HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all who had birthdays and all who will have birthdays as we left our birthday calendar back home and the brain cannot remember dates that well (or should I say – at all)