News Archive
5 April 2006
The fastest month yet
March seems to have sped by - certainly the fastest passage of time so far. Because I am now in steady trade winds, my routine is the same each day. During the mornings I busy myself with small tasks such as cleaning out the cupboards, most of which have mildew and accumulated grime, getting through the laundry and maintenance procedures. Last week I fixed a slow leak in the fuel day tank (the tank from which the engine draws) with a two-part epoxy filler. Also the water-maker holding tank was leaking causing a considerable amount of water to find its way to the bilges. Again, two-part epoxy seems to have done the trick.
In the afternoons, I divide my time between writing (I am working on a couple of projects) and revising my astro-navigation. The skies are so wonderfully clear at night that it is a great opportunity to pull down star sights. My fishing exploits have met with a conspicuous lack of success - I suspect the water is too deep to support surface fish. My physical fitness regime however is yielding better results and I am shedding the weight which I put on during the colder phase in the Southern Ocean.
Adrian
NEW Position maps!
This is something we have been working on for some time now. Go to Position Maps and play at will. You can drag the map around to see certain parts of the world or just zoom in to a certain position report and click on it to find out what date it represents. We will be adding further information to the map over the next few weeks. We hope this new feauture enriches your online experience as you follow Adrian's quest.
Ricardo Salta
Technology Director
Delfinus Solutions
www.delfinus.tk