We left Panama City on Thursday morning after solving all the technical problems and having done all the necessary shopping to survive 3 months at sea. We were impatient to lift the anchor and go. We stopped shortly at Mogo Mogo (one of the islands of Las Perlas – where Survivor was filmed).
We wanted originally to stay there for few days. However there was a short weather window which was good for the sail down to the Galapagos. Nika (our Australian friends) convinced us to go with them. So since this morning, we are 10 miles behind them, having VHF contacts every couple of hours, checking/comparing conditions. As the 2 skippers (John and Greg) were racers, this leg might become a family regatta to the Galapagos (about 900nm away). We couldn’t dream better start.
So now it is your turn to imagine: big sun, blue sky, flat(ish) seas, good winds (between 15 and 25knt) from the right angle so the spinnaker was out until tonight, about 20 dolphins playing with Merlin’s waves for hours, some flying rays, one fish caught and lots of happiness to have left for our new adventure to the Galapagos.
Greg’s very happy to be sailing again in such conditions. That’s added to all the surprises he had for his birthday.
