22/05/2015

Good - Wet - Fast sailing to Porto Santo

We enjoyed much of the downwind sailing from Cabo de St. Vicente lighthouse to Porto Santo.
First two days the Atlantic waves were quite steep, short and angry but then gradually became normal Ocean waves with long up and downhill riding.
We broke one halyard and the autopilot fitting bent useless the second night. A big wave came from the aft corner and filled the cockpit once but otherwise nice sailing. We steered the night with hand and repaired the tiller next day. I had forgotten to tighten one electric cable through  hull fitting and got my wardrobe soaked with salt water.
The engine heat warning light lit up once and we repaired the salt water pump once. We were not able to fish because of the good speed. The rod spend like 90 degrees with only the bate. So the 30 kg tuna is still waiting there!