October 19, 2017

This afternoon the winds picked up and changed direction. The sea was a little rougher with larger swells and bigger waves. About 30 dolphin suddenly showed up then put on a spectacular display for about half an hour, or more. I shot Lots of videos only too find out that my phone was failing, only the first two videos were recorded. The Dolphins for so close to the bow that I lay down on the deck of the bow and dangled my arm over the side. At times my arm was into the ocean up to the elbow. I should have been able to touch them but the  timing was always off.

The better, longer videos are too big for this blog. You can see them on my Facebook page by clicking this link: https://www.facebook.com/rod.lawrence.77 and looking through the sailing photos.


We hit the Gulfstream about 3 pm and about 175 miles offshore. The water temperature was 80 degrees.

Unfortunately, Jake was the victim of the sea sickness this afternoon. We've all that have been there so many know how bad that feels. After repeatedly throwing up he feels much better now.

After another beautiful sunset, the winds went down and the seas begin to calm as well. Once again we had to fire up the engine and begin to motor on our way to Bermuda. Stars are out and it's another clear night with no moon, but the bio luminescent particles are not quite as prevalent tonight.

Jake

Ken






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