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Broken guys and flying fish - 05 October 2007

06 October 2007

The sun is shining, the breeze is slight, it’s 35 degrees and that’s just in the galley!

We are now 12 days into the trip and more than halfway to Salvador.
Currently we have just less than 2000 miles to go and are sitting in 2nd place - we lost 20 miles on 1st place overnight due to the spinnaker guy breaking yet again .We are now flying with the spinnaker aloft and have just completed a gybe almost worthy of a Yeeeeha (our boat reward system)!

Today we have had more flying fish attacks with Ed removing a stunning total of 8 from the foredeck. Both Rick and Dave took direct hits to the head. We have started a flying fishometer with the boys both leading the way with 10 points each. In addition to the fishometer we have commenced hourly flying fish search parties throughout the night with the whole deck looking like Grimsby fish market in the morning.

Today whilst interviewing the Canadians on deck there was another sighting of the Nova Scotia moose. Our wildlife spotting continued with a pod of pilot whales making an appearance just off the stern, dolphins chasing flying fish throughout the night and a whale spouting in the distance at the break of day - not to mention the odd lonely seabird cruising past.

In addition to all this excitement we’ve taken time to bake scones for
afternoon tea and the three girlies enjoyed a much needed shower on the
marlin board off the back of the boat.

We hear James Riley is still cheering us on back in Liverpool - thanks for your encouragement, it really helps us to keep going!

Rhona Rowe and Claire Wilburn

1. Mel King Home Camp 1, Bristol 06 October 2007

Well Done NS, it’s exciting watching you battle it out for 1st/2nd place. It’s so not long for a cold beer now. Take Care

2. Len Graves, Chelmsford 06 October 2007

Great to know that you Guys are having so much fun; what an experience, what an adventure! The cream must be to know that the Nova Scotia fishing fleet are cheering you on. It’s unbelievable the amount of support you are getting; I get emails and telephone calls from family and friends just wanting to talk about your experiences and urging you on with wishes of good luck.
Good sailing and good fun to all on board

3. Jim Cronin, Bath,U.K. 06 October 2007

Hi Roger and gang,
Keep it up! All this talk of fish,and I am off tonight to OneFishTwoFIsh,Baths finest fish restaurant to celebrate Suzanne’s birthday. I will be thinking of you all as the wine kicks in,and the room starts to move up and down and round and round!
Jim
P.S.I’ll also keep my eyes open for low flying ,flying fish! They’ve no respect for us adventurers!

4. Kelly, Isle Of Wight 06 October 2007

Australia 10...... England 12!!!
xxx

5. Jack/Jim/Mildred/Eugene Agnes, Calgary AB CANADA 06 October 2007

Hello sailor/ Nova Scotia

Greetings from Jim and Mildred, having turkey for thxgiving and cheering you on to victory. Dad says the turkey is almost as big as the Nova Scotia and Jims says that thank goodness the turkey is bigger than your fish.
Jack

6. Jack/Jim/Mildred/Eugene Agnes, Calgary AB CANADA 07 October 2007

Hello sailer.

Agnes says get home safely and don’t be late, have alot of fun.
GO Team GO. Calgary is cheering you on. Mom says take me along next time and Eugene wishes the fish were bigger.

Jack

7. Jack/Jim/Mildred/Eugene Agnes, Calgary AB CANADA 07 October 2007

Hi Sailer

Bianca and Allegra are playing up some wind ,dinner music, live from the dinning room.
MaryJane just called and says, the crows nest is occupied and well taken care of with you up there knowing your love for heights.
Jack

8. Tyler Retty, Squamish BC 07 October 2007

Hey Dave,

Did you guys get any flying fish bigger than dads flying fish on the way to Hawahi? Have you seen any cooo birds. Have you seen any phosporesence that is really cool?

I like the picture of you steering the boat.

Tyler 12 yrs old

9. sue & steve Wilburn, East Yorkshire, England 07 October 2007

Come on Nova Scotia, you are going great, fingers crossed no more broken spinnaker guys, only 1600 miles to go and get that nice cold beer .Take care, Good Luck Sue & Steve XX

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