The first full day on Kayak was a lazy one. We set up the wind scoop and cruising bimini, drank coffee…I rested in the cockpit, Brian scraped the bottom of the dingy, we drank coffee…we secured the life raft, had breakfast, dozed…this sailing is hard work! 😉
Not normally so unmotivated, but a lack of sleep and this new environment took time to sink in.
We are in a constant state of motion. Always bracing ourselves, hanging on, putting belonging where they won’t fall or tip over…Even if wind is limited, the ocean stretches as far as we can see and it will rise and swell, keeping us on our toes.
We have been seeing birds all day, solo or flocked, cruising up to Kayak to check out the sails by which we fly, then swiftly carrying on. Occasionally they veer over the water, wingtips grazing the waves as they play and demonstrate their maneuverability, and hope we feed them fish scraps.
Sea sickness is subsiding. I can now spend longer than 10 minutes in the cabin! Sleeping is alright on the internal motion sensors, but everyday activities like pouring hot water or chopping ingredients is not only a challenge in the swing and sway, but requires equal amounts of time outside with a cool breeze to calm my guts….Yet another reason to be Green in the Blue!!
I took the first watch after dinner, but not before losing to chess. I was on my own. Everything was smooth but I was sleepy! Fought to stay awake until midnight with tea, chocolate and Kon Tiki (thanks, Zack!) by Thor Heyerdahl. I woke Brian to take over and I crashed for 6 sweet hours.
@3:30pm
17° 49’ N
105° 53 ½’ W
Travelled 108 nautical miles
~ 4 knots / hour
Breakfast: Pineapple (rinds saved for homemade rum!), granola
Lunch: Greek salad and tortillas
Dinner: Sautéed veg and instant noodles, trail mix dessert
Green in the Blue 