Sep 01, 2005 – 2130hrs UTC

2130hrs 01 Sep 2005 UTC 29’13”N 020’25”W Ref 325

We seem to be in the TradesBands of NW and SW winds either side of the equator that blow with more or less constant speed and direction all year. at last – uncomfortable rolling downwind ride twin poledAn explanation from Malcolm: It is quite normal for a yacht to 'pole out' its jib (the foresail) on the opposite side of the boat to the mainsail when running downwind - this is called goosewinging'. A spinnaker pole is attached to the mast at one end and the back corner (clew) of the jib at the other. That holds the jib at the right angle so that it catches the wind. On Berri they've found that they can often get good performance and a comfortable ride by taking the mainsail right down and setting a second jib poled out on the opposite side to the first. but hooningAs far as I can gather, if Berri were a horse, she’d have the bit between her teeth to be hooning along. Cape Verdes next, then probably some more stinkpotting in the ITCZInter Tropical Convergence ZoneInter Tropical Convergence Zone, also known as The Doldrums, also known as The DoldrumsInter Tropical Convergence ZoneInter Tropical Convergence Zone, also known as The Doldrums, also known as The Doldrums.