Day 9 Report 1

Friday, July 10th, 04:49

Calm night. Few squalls are around us which affect the wind in velocity
and direction. The wind comes from 044 degree and varies between 15 and
22 knots. We are still sailing on starboard tack under R2 spinnaker.
Rossi estimate the first jibe in 10-12 hours.
The sky is partly cloudy tonight and the moon shines. We almost see like
it was day time.
We crossed our first ship in 9 days today, most probably a high sea tuna
fish ship.
I am not sure I have ever presented the crew. We are 10 on board. From
bow to stern in term of position during maneuver:
JB – Bow – take care of the front sails and has the privilege to climb
in the mast from time to time
JP – Mid-bow/Mast – helps in setting the front sails and hoists the
sail from the mast. Ensure all lines are clear before maneuvers.
Rossi – Pit – is behind the mast in the descent where all the lines to
hoist sails comes back. He is also our navigator and takes care of
getting grid for wind forecast, analyze them and set the direction to
drivers. He basically positions the boat where the pressure is the best.
John – Cockpit/Grinder – brings in the sail from a tack to another.
Works with the trimmers to adjust front sails.
Gary – Cockpit/Trimmer – trim/adjust front sails.
Kevin – Main – trim/adjust main sail.
Rob – Cockpit/trimmer - trim/adjust front sails.
Bob/Ted – Sewer – helps in gathering the spinnaker during peels or
take down.
Chris – Driver.

When we are not maneuvering, we rotate to different positions: grinder,
trimmer, driver.

JB