Beating Up Past Cerralvo

51 so far is rough

4am wakeup
0445 departure
We found a wandering dinghy 2 miles offshore and towed it back into a choppy mess of black heaving sea and wind in our teeth. It was the only decent thing to do but consumed 90 minutes and no little bit of effort. The dinghy owner radioed us as we re-departed and showered us with gratitude, and it's notable how much that helps make the effort feel less heavy.

The "10-15" mph wind forecast was wildly inaccurate. We have been closer to 20 all day, with gusts over 25. Bumpy too. But Tao Neutrino handles well and it's sunny/warm. The passing views are beautiful to enjoy - desert landscape plunges down steep temporarily green hills directly to a cerulean sea.

We are likely adjusting our destination to avoid sailing past nightfall into an unfamiliar harbor, but it'll depend on if the wind shifts and by how much. Such is sailing! Weather and Tide wait for no man.Okumaya devam et