Sep 14, 2005 – 1300hrs UTC

1300hrs 14 Sep 2005 UTC 07’33”N 021’59”W Ref 362

Still surrounded by thunderstorms. Only able to make 135M at 3 kt using the tractorThe engine - as in “running the tractor”. The Kubota engine by WitchardWitchard, John: Berri has one of his 22hp engines, much praised for its reliability. See also Tractor. Marine was described by Alex as being “made of tractor parts, not expensive marine parts”. and sails to punch thro the sea and swell. It’s like that awful time in a marathon – usually hits me at about 12k – where I think I feel dreadful, want to stop, go home, anything but run another 30k. So I have to tell myself that I started so I’ve got to finish and anyway what’s wrong with a bit of pain and perseverance – it will end eventually. And it does. But this bit is not much fun, especially as we seem to be stuck here for the time being. We are nearly a quarter of the way along the track, which helps.