Flying Fish Attack!!

 Flying Fish on Deck in the Morning

07/24/02

    The wind has been holding its direction.  I believe we are in the midst of the Northeast Trade Winds, so called because they blow from a predictable direction, and commercial sailing ships used that fact to their advantage.  We did have to roll the jib in and out a couple of times yesterday, as the wind speed would increase over 20 knots for a time, then moderate again. 

    David was hit by a flying fish while standing in the cockpit.  This is the second time in as many nights that he has been the target of these odd creatures.  At this point, we are looking at arriving at Porto Grande in Mindelo late tomorrow, and may have to wait until morning before we can go in and anchor in the harbor.