Changing watch in the middle of the night during our 28-hour passage. It’s pitch black, no moon. I’m on watch, Tanya comes up to relieve me:
“There are four sailboats behind us, a powerboat in front, a cargo ship just passed us to port, and a 600 foot container ship directly off the bow five miles out closing at 17 knots on a collision course. You got this?”
“Yup.”
“Ok, I’m going to sleep.”
Not joking, just another night at sea.
I am sure you won’t find this hard to believe but on my passage to the Virgin Islands I had very similar watch turnovers. Except for the night the large sea bird decided to rest with us for a while. But that’s another sea story.
Love ya,
Dad
Love seeing all these posts — so many beautiful places!
Love, Auntie
That sounds scary! If that’s what it takes to make it to these awesome places you guys are going to, then not too bad.
We miss you!