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Wednesday
May182011

Arrival in Bermuda!

They got to Bermuda about 2:30 today.  The strong headwinds/waves slowed them down by a day. Havent talked to Code yet, sounds like they are looking for a spot for the next couple of nights. 

Update: 

Finally did speak with Code.  All is good.  Sounds like it was a difficult day getting into the harbor, setting two anchors (sandy bottom), dealing with customs...all as expected.  Sounds like they are seeing beautiful clear blue water.

Seas werent too bad (only crossing the Gulf Stream did they see any larger waves - 15-18 feet at times).  The winds were coming directly from the SE for the last 2 days.  Since beating directly into the wind is impossible, they had to go way up north then south again to make any headway.    At the end, they decided to motor.  Plenty of fuel, water, and food.   They're going out for beers this evening, probably pretty happy to be on land.  They'll reprovision and leave for the Azores in a few days.

I'll hear more tomorrow.  Looking forward to some details! 

 

 

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