Another day of light winds. Mostly spinnaker sailing in the daylight hours. Only made 133nm noon to noon. We decided to continue south instead of stopping in the island of Bazaruto. We have about 500 miles to go to South Africa. There is one southerly showing on the forecasts that we will try to head out away from the coast to avoid getting hit by it while in the strong south going currents. The Mozambique Channel is well known for its nasty conditions when wind opposes current.
Had a dolphin visit by a small pod of three who wanted to play on the bow. At about midnight we had two vessels running in a straight line one behind the other pass us at about three miles with no AIS, proper running lights and doing 17kts. Probably some military craft.
We are now 22* south of the equator. I had to put on jeans and long sleeve shirt last night. The water temperature has now dipped below 80*F!!!
Paul
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