An easier night last night with everyone getting some quality sleep. Seas have dropped significantly however so has the wind. We have been averaging about 5kts for the last 24hrs. We are now on a course of 258 magnetic which is moving us south. Incredibly we had to take collision avoidance measures around 0400hrs when another ARC boat tacked across in front of us. It was unclear if there was someone on deck. Apart from that, a quiet night. There is little or no commercial traffic or fishing going on out here so any lights we see are yachts.

Today we are having chicken curry which is currently marinating in the corner – it may be the highlight of our day!. This will represent our first full meal since departing due to poor conditions and lack of appetite.  Not much else to report – all quiet on the high seas, with the ship handling well.