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Panama to Marquesas Day 16

Hi guys, quick catch up for you. Today we are sailing fast! The wind has picked up to 15-18 knots on the beam, but the seas are still flat. This is perfect ocean sailing.

Here’s our position as of 1340 local time (UTC -6). I’m starting to have to zoom out now in Google earth to get the path all in, and seeing the curve of the earth.

We are about 1000 miles from the nearest land (the Galapagos). The Marquesas are about 1900 miles to the west and Easter Island is about 1500 to the South. It feels quite humbling to be so far out on the Ocean. Azimuth is performing really well. No problems to report! We have been sailing on a beam reach or close reach for about 3 days now, and we have a bit of a lean on today. I have discovered a new way of measuring the angle of the lean when I made a loaf of bread in the breadmaker today! About 10 degrees I reckon according to the top of the loaf!

I leave you with a couple of shots of the boat. Another beautiful day at sea. Now we know why they call it blue water sailing.

Back again soon.

Dom & Ailsa on Azimuth