Things are not exactly conducive to sending long emails but will try to give you some snippets now again.
I have no means of sending photos until we are in Rio. The time and what is sent via this computer is monitored re any foreign objects/viruses.
It’s midnight & we are on standby watch until our actual start watch at 4am. Obviously it’s dark outside, with a 20 knot wind blowing us along at about 10 knots. It’s a bit like trying to type in a washing machine - you ought to try it some time.
You are expected to be on deck for your standby and watch. Most of the time on standby you may get a chance to grab some extra sleep. Going on deck is a lot like you see on those docos about seal colonies, with bodies sprawled out, all huddled together trying to keep warm before the next wave washes over you. It’s a tale of human endurance and adjustment as you learn to cope with things that were a doddle at home.
We are happy to be in first place so far on this leg and can’t wait to get to Rio for dry clothes, flushing toilets & hot showers.
Our team spirit is high and there is a strong desire to perform well. Occasionally there are small chinks in the team dynamics, but no blow ups yet. I will work on getting info out to you on a regular basis.
Kind regards,
BAMO
BAMO
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