Captain's Log May 12 1430hrs

We're away - tanks full, spirits high. 

Currently sitting 36 59/76 12W

We'll be in Bermuda sometime Tuesday. Our weather route posted below for those that are interested in following.

Cheers,

Summary:  

1) The big storm in the Atlantic continues to mill around

  a) it is located close to 37 30n/63w

2) The low will drift to the S and SSE over the next 24 hours

3) Most of the stronger wind is staying off to the E of the area

  a) reports show a big increase in wind around and to the E of 74w

4) Will have a NE to ENE wind for departure with the wind trending more left, backing, as you get further offshore

  a) wind speeds 10-15 kts tonight

5) The low will be around 34-35n/61 30w Fri

  a) stronger flow will edge further to the E as the low moves slowly E and weakens

6) NE winds for Fri

  a) although the stronger wind will be off to the E of you, NE flow across the stream of 12-18 kts, will make for fairly rough conditions

  b) seas of 9 ft and seas may be quite steep

7) Wind then will diminish Fri night as weak ridge of high pressure from eastern Canada to the eastern US slides E and the low weakens and moves further away

8) Will have very light conditions on Sat as will be in the ridge

9) Flow will then become S Sat night and Sun

10) Low pressure will be over the eastern Ohio Valley on Sun while ridge of high pressure will be near Bermuda

11) Stronger S flow to the W of you

12) Mainly a S wind then is expected into Mon

  a) watch for the flow to back some later Mon and Tues with a more SE wind likely close to Bermuda on Tues

13) Wind speeds around 11-16 kts as you arrive in Bermuda