Day 47, evening.
Just lost a long update as I pushed “send”…
Short version is another full day of fog, S wind that was moderate, became quite strong and with some rough seas. Not possible to row the ideal 65 degree course, but have managed about 45.
At the price of hard, uncomfortable work with frequent slaps and splashes halfway across deck. But very pleased to have taken 34 nm off the distance left since this morning.
Another good news was a passing ship that reported seeing me with name, call sign and id# up on his AIS screen for a long time before passing, like I saw him (“Point Lisas” – heading for Portugal). He passed 1 nm S, I heard engine and fog horn, did not see any lights through the fog.
No sign of the other rower, Laval St Germain, on my AIS so far. The fog needs to lift if we shall have the slightest chance of an encounter.
Eaten lots today. Needed it.
Very noisy outside just now, in here rolling with a rather jerky movement. Makes me a little giddy.
Wind should be less tomorrow. Hatches are firmly shut!
Good night!
