Finishing the 0200 shift on deck the fortunate crew hit the pillows
with the sound of rain falling on deck and the next round of crew dealing with
mild conditions and rain. Oh well,
Salacia had a wash down too!
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| Di on dawn watch |
The early morning greeted crew with fluffy clouds over the far
eastern horizon hiding the break of day however a low flying albatross swooped
and dived over the stunning deep violet blue waves and flew alongside Salacia
enjoying the company, but perhaps more the thought of catching the spectacular silver
and blue flying fish coming out of the big southern swells. It was another glorious
start to the day for all on board.
The southerly arrived and with it some great winds giving Salacia her
task to ride the great southern swells and 15-20 knot winds. Great helming by Skipper, Ross and Ron and
superb sail trimming, ensured we made great miles today – well done boys!
The swells and wind created a washing machine feel in the galley and
caused some trials and tribulations, not to be outdone the galley girls
proceeded with the menu of French scrambled eggs on home made toast with
grilled organic bacon and oven baked, vine ripened tomatoes with balsamic
vinegar … sound good enough to eat for a hungry crew?
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| Cooking a new batch of eggs |
Well Salacia thought so too!
A rogue wave hit the starboard side just as the 14 or so organic eggs
and half litre of cream were all whipped and ready for the pan! The bowl
remained in the sink; the egg mixture flew over the entire fridge, freezer and
louvered timber doors! The expletives just may have been heard in
Brisbane! The helmsman got the
message and lightened off the mainsail and from the remaining egg cache the
mixture had to be re-done to ensure a great brunch could be enjoyed by all ….
sorry to say Noumea customs we will have no eggs to pass in!! Credit where credit is due the
great helmsman of the moment spent over an hour emptying fridge, freezer and
cupboards for the mammoth clean up!
A stunning day finished off with Sand Crab Lasagna compliments of Cherie who is on a holiday of her own in USA! No hiccups in the galley tonight!
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| Happy day at sea |
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