Motoring
Fri 22/06/07 1550GMT. 46 35N 16 41W. COG 045T. SOG 5.1Kts. Last 24hrs logged 132nm. To Plymouth 546nm.
We have been motoring since 8.30am this morning and it looks likely that this will continue through tomorrow. Winds should then build in from the N and then go NNW and NW. Winds may be quite strong from the NNW (20-30Kts) as we approach the continental shelf on Sunday evening which is not great timing but should be manageable.
This day of motoring is quite well timed giving an opportunity for maintenance and checks and for me to rest up trying to clear my head cold before I start to make my approach to the busier waters of the Western Approaches. Having all of this electricity produced by the engine means I can listen freely to the radio, watch DVDs on the computer and recharge all of the rechargeable devices onboard. I can also run the radar continually which is a comfort. Not that I have seen anything since a ship yesterday.
‘Luna Quest’ reported seeing some fishing boats so I am being a little more vigilant now.
No milestones today but it does look as though I might hit the 500nm mark by midnight tonight.
I still can’t get used to the cold weather - I hope it will be warmer than this in England!