I read this today from the "Ships Log" of BREAGAN.
Leg 09 Log 16
http://www.breagan.com/cgibin/s_read.cgi?order=Sort+by+Log+Name
LEG 09 LOG 16 Feb 14, 2006 04:21 pmFeb 12th 2006, LEG 09 LOG 16Our current location at 6:30 CST, on Feb 13th , 19° 16’.800N 49° 57’.400WWow, as I write this just 840 NM to go. That may seem like nothing, but to us it means we have covered almost 2,000NM already. We had a great fast ride for about 9 hours, going wing and wing (the main sail to one side, the genoa to the other, with the wind pushing us). We set a new speed record for this trip, 9.44 knots; it goes to Clete, because it was on his watch. Our average was around 8 knots, which is pretty good for a boat whose theoretical hull speed is 7.5 knots. We really had too much sail up for the wind speeds, but it was variable and Breagan seemed almost to enjoy it. I made pancakes and bacon for lunch, they were the kind that would stick with you, if you know what I mean. The moon was full and the skies clear and with high rolling swells it was a breath taking evening. You have to imagine the moon’s light dancing on the waves and Breagan goes up to the top of a swell and you see the whole ocean under this bright moon light. Then, she goes to the bottom of the swell and you see the next one coming and it looks like it is going to go right over the top of you. But it gently lifts you up and pushes you forward. I do have to tell you, not all the swells are that thoughtful. Some slap the stern and send seawater into the cockpit. That is just a reminder to let you know whose domain you are in.
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I would love to reply, but I don't want to use too much satellite airtime. $$$
It made me think of how the Lord shows us how far our sins have been removed from us...
"As far as the East is from the West"!
...And then comes "the deceiver" to try to tell us otherwise!!!!
We need to stomp on satan's head, and quote back to him, the truth of scripture that tells us otherwise!
Sojouning on this side of heaven,
Dad Jones
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They arrived in St. Thomas on the 19th or 20th. I'm still hoping to hear from Brad.
I called our friends who live there and are very involved with sailing to look them up and greet them on our behalf.
1 more day... to our arrival at Port Valparaiso!
Love Ya,
Dad J
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