We Made it!

Well we made it, I'm still alive and well (no breakages for Doris or me) and anchored just outside Porto Santo harbour.

The island attracts a lot of squally rain clouds but its REALLY hot when the sun is out and the water is a lot warmer (approx 7 deg) than Portugal.

In short my trip was exactly like this with less people and less white teeth.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/morninglight/

Nah - I'll write up more a little later - after a little nap!

Thanks to those who took the time to send me a little SMS message it was appretiated.
And thanks to 'The Ground Crew' - MrCrutey for taking the time to post the updates.

Simon (Boo) & Doris.

Madeira/ Porto Santo

0900UTC N33 03.55 W16 19.12. Log 435NM.

Anchored after bad squall in last mile. We made it! Sleep Time

Portugal to Madeira (5)

Crutey proxy post

2100UTC N33 27.85 W15 34.30 LOG 397NM DTW 43NM

Had 20KN + swell 2 reef main + tiny jib to slow down + stop slamming. Will try 2 sleep + arrive in daylight.

Portugal to Madeira (4)

Cruteyproxy

72HRS 0900UTC N34 00.15 W14 42.20 Log 345NM DTW 97NM

Traded speed 4 sleep at night. Wind F2N. Bat 12V but sun out. Thnx 4 SMS guys. Still sane!

Portugal to Madeira (3)

CruteyProxy

48HRS 0900UTC N35 14.43 W13 03.52 Log 244nm DTW207NM

Sun out but rain clouds. Wind F3N. Breakfast time.

Portugal to Madeira (2)

Crutey-Proxy Update.

24H 0900UTC N36 40.29 W11 14.32Log 133NM DTW 329nm

Wind and Sea dropped. Sun Out. All Good.


Boo has asked me to post details on how you can send him messages whilst at sea. He's single-handed on a 5 day crossing so I'm sure he would appreciate news from home and well wishers. Use the form on the following site, with the iridium account number below it:

http://messaging.iridium.com/
To: 881631667012

Please bear in mind that, like Ringo Starr, he may not be able to respond to all messages.

Portugal to Madeira (1)

Update via Crutey-proxy.

2100UTC N37 10.70 W10 03.52.

Horrible Swell & Wind to 20 Knots.