When I woke up this morning I checked the weather forecast. The forecast has changed slightly since 24 hours ago; it looks like we have a window today where the winds we be 20-25 knots and after this evening will be 25-30 for the next day and a half. So we decided to make a run for Norman Island in the BVI's. It'll take about 14 hours so we will end up getting there after dark but at least I'm familiar with it. We left Statia at about 9am and are getting all of 20+ knots of wind and 3 meter waves on our beam. Not a great ride but way better than pounding into the waves. Looks like the deck will be getting a good saltwater wash down today:-)
Statia was a pretty cool place; quiet but hardworking from the looks of it. It's kind of hard to believe that more people aren't there. We were the only sailboat there for our entire visit. Just off of Saba now. Making 8 knots under triple-reefed main and single-reefed genny.
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