I got plenty of sleep last night. Not much wind which worked out since we want to slow up a bit. Both of us got some much needed rest.

We sleep on small bunks – 2ft. x 6 ft. – that are fitted with lee clothes. Lee cloths are pieces of strong fabric with ropes on all four corners. There are also four small, metal rings attached to the walls at the top and bottom of each bunk. When we crawl into bed for a nap, we tie these ropes to the rings on the walls. The ropes hold the lee cloth in place and in-turn  keep you from falling out of the bunk in rough weather.

This morning all was calm. I took the opportunity to really clean up. . . clean undies and all. Jay made eggs. That was great . . . so hungry after not eating much. Afterwards we took the opportunity to mend the jib which turned into a chore. We had to hurry, as there were some nasty clouds ahead. Just as we got the patch on the storm hit; we were both on the bow in pouring rain. . . full shower, felt good – exciting.

We are @ 36 North and need to keep heading west to avoid the gale. We’re trying not to go any further North then 36.
Jay is sleeping, doesn’t feel well. Still crippled with seasickness. I feel great; in my undies, sunny, on a beat west doing 6-7 knots. Good sail. I am alive – nothing else matters.

I listened to Weekend Edition on Armed Forces Radio this morning.

12:15 p.m.
Mechanical Mike ocean forecast – Gale warning issued 35-45 knots and 15 – 20 ft. seas late today growing into tomorrow.

I can’t wait to see Josa – I love her so.

We may head south this afternoon. T-storms are likely.

5:00 p.m.
Well, what started as a great day of sailing has turned into, well, less than enjoyable. We are heaving to and drifting in anticipation of 45 – 50 knot gusts and 30 – 40 knot steady for the next 24 hrs. We’ve tidied up the deck, lashed down stuff down and Jay is making us a dinner of pork chops and taters. Right now it is fairly comfortable – sailing as close to the SE wind as possible.

I am really missing Josa – I wish I could talk to her.  I can’t dwell on it. I hope my clients are as understanding. I was in the middle of MetLife’s first email marketing campaign and a UI design for Yahoo when I set sail. Priorities!

7:10 p.m.
Day 4 is winding down and we are still 2 hours from the Gulf Stream winds will pick up – from a howl to a scream. The anticipation keeps your mind busy – nothing I can do but experience it all. Good night.