The ship made good progress overnight
While one half of the crew sailed the ship, the other half attempted to get some sleep. Not many of them managed it. Those that did nod off were soon woken by a wave splashing over the ship – but then they are sailing in a completely open boat.
Morning brought a brief respite from the downpours but also the first injury of the trip when Louise got a rope caught on her leg and twisted her knee. Fortunately it wasn’t serious and so the oars have become her make-shift sick bed. For those not on shift the dry spells are a chance to catch up on sleep.
By afternoon the rain was back. The plan is to carry on sailing through the next night before reaching land in Norway for some much needed rest.
Published: 2007-07-03