ill keep it to the facts. if i wanted to write fiction i would have become a weather man.
over the past two days we have had swells big enough to swollow a two story builing, and winds peaking around 40 knots.
last night we were running with just the staysail and a triple reefed main beating to windward. fortunatly the winds have dropped to 20 knots (which by comparison to the other weather we have had is quite nice.
Last nights dinner consisted of chicken out of a can, the night before that we had chille con carnie with dorritoes as i really couldnt be bothered cooking rice. Mum i dont think we are going to starve, we have barely put a dent in the food stores we have, i dont think we have even touched the two loaves of bread.
loving the comments coming through guys, keep them up!!
as far as the rest of the fleet goes im sure you guys have a better idea than we do. to the best of my knowledge 1 boat has pulled out due to injury and several boats have sought shelter at Golden Bay, just west of Nelson.
Only four more days till Stewart Island, i cant wait to get off onto dry land.
i am wearing the same clothes since monday, it feels amazing, i dont even bother taking my wet weather gear off anymore. so i am cold, damp and am surviving on nutri grain, lollies and fruitcake (which is delicious by the way)
hopefully you wont have to wait so long for the next update.
Matthew
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You guys are doing really good, I think everyone is very proud of how far you have come. Will keep watching over the weekend. Keep your warm woolies on. Gwen
ReplyDeleteCharles and Matthew, we have been watching your amazing progress with intense interest. You are doing famously! Keep it up! We are proud of you - and of Vingilot. David and Felicity
ReplyDeleteYou have a fan club developing in Room 11 at Sunnybrae School. We are following the race and your daily positions with interest. Rebekah is teaching us about living conditions on a yacht, yachting terms, gear required etc. Some of the boys would like to know how smelly you are now Matt - they kind of like the idea of staying in their clothes for a week and not having a shower! Also we would like to know if it is scary in your boat when the sea is as high as a two storey building?
ReplyDeleteSheesh, swells bigger than a two story building, you guys are super heroes and I'm so proud to know people brave enough to take on such a cool adventure!! I flew into New Plymouth yesterday and out over the west coast probably close to where you guys were and seeing the sea out there freaked me out a bit so glad you guys are doing ok!! I think of you often and pray for your safety and that you are having fun along the way too!! Take care guys and go team Vingilot!!
ReplyDeletewell done guys MA pleased you like the Cake, swells that large should have another name.
ReplyDeleteHi Matt & Charles - great progress - keep up the good sailing - watching progress with keen interest - regards Michael Gale
ReplyDeletePity your mum when she has to do your washing...Just loving your updates. Well done you two and hang in there.
ReplyDeleteHey Charles and Matty! Been watching your progress with great interest and get excited to check your position a few times a day! So glad that all three of you are doing well (including the boat)! Charles, Kris and Margaret Webb (the neuro from the US I used to babysit for) are also watching your progress with interest! Stay safe and stay well! With all our love, Kaberry and family! xoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteHey adventurers,
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to hear you guys are safe and also doing so good in the race! Thank goodness for technology I say, I love reading your updates although Matt I'm just going to throw it out there and suggest you at least have a packet wash. Haha that's what my Nanny calls just having a wipe with a flannel, your dad might appreciate it. Keep up the hard work and we will keep checking up on you.
Love Lana, Jake and Hana