18th December 2001 Today I have a new philosophy on life, or at least this trip anyway. Yesterday was my 60th day at sea, and people keep telling me that for some reason the worst period away at sea is around 60 days. I guess the logic is that before this point everything is relatively … Continue reading Day 62
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Day 48
4th December 2001The weather is absolutely stunning, the sea is calm, and I’ve had the best night’s sleep since leaving land. Consequently I feel happy! I spent hours roaming around outside on deck, watching the sea and anything else that might bob past. Of course it’s still cold, but crisp and sunny. It was so … Continue reading Day 48
Day 33
19th November 2001 The weather is still too rough to fish and we are hove-to, taking the storm one swell at a time. There is little to do but read or sleep or think. I’m well and truly over the seasickness now, and it’s a relief to have some good sea legs. I no longer … Continue reading Day 33