Just a quick follow up as I have the computer connected to get some weather information. It has been a wild ride today still with 13-15 foot seas and 25-30 knot winds with some gusts up to 35. Luckily even though it appears as if a wall of water is coming at you from the stern, they break and roll under the boat or occasionally decide to break on the side of the boat which provides a little wash down in the cockpit. Luckily those don't happen too often. We kept expecting squalls today as well but we would get very dark clouds rolling in and then they would go by without any rain which was fine with us.
We have been very happy to have bought some smartwool body shirts and pants as they are keeping us warm on our night watches. We then wear our foul weather gear and gloves to stay dry which has worked out well. Bob had teased me that we wouldn't be cold on the crossing and wouldn't need them - he admits he is happy now!
At 3PM our position is 36.55N, 35.11 W and we are starting to angle toward the Azores. We are estimating that we should be there by Monday but we aren't holding to that - time will tell.
Take care & best wishes
Janice & Bob
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