Strong wind

22 May 2016

The ‘Oosterschelde’ is ahead of schedule. At this moment the ship is in an area with a lot of wind and rough seas.  The swell is about 6 meters high. Under those circumstances you need both hands to hold yourself, so captain Arian keeps it short:

22-5-2016 1100hr bt North Atlantic.

POS: 38’06.8N.  035’27.5W
CRS: 085′
SPD: 7.4 kts
WND: WSW 8 – 9 Bft
WTH: Sunny
SEA:  Very rough
SWL: W 6 -7 m
LOG:  3645nm
Distance to Horta: 320 nm.

All well on boord, sailing at about 7 kts the right way and the weather outlook is good; the wind will decrease tonight.