Rio Grande to Punta del Este - Day 3
Winds increased to F5-6 overnight with rough seas and a big swell. The yankee was furled and we made good progress under main (3 reefs) and staysail.
Seas were fine on the port quarter but the Aries steered well. As noon approached winds were gusting to 30 knots at times.
Noon run: 100.02 miles. Punta del Este 80 miles. La Paloma 32 miles.
Robust conditions continued through the afternoon and evening with clear skies appearing at times.
La Paloma lighthouse was abeam to port at 19:30.
Seas were fine on the port quarter but the Aries steered well. As noon approached winds were gusting to 30 knots at times.
Noon run: 100.02 miles. Punta del Este 80 miles. La Paloma 32 miles.
Robust conditions continued through the afternoon and evening with clear skies appearing at times.
La Paloma lighthouse was abeam to port at 19:30.