Drew Kerlee – Deckhand – SV Amistad – Leg 2 Monday, 03 December 2007
During this last leg of our trip, reaching through the trade winds has been spectacular. I remember a certain evening about three nights ago while we were still in some stronger trade winds. I was steering and every single person on my watch was below doing various different things. I think Hannah was navigating, Molly was working on her chart, and Lesandra was undoubtedly on a boat check. When I stood to on the starboard side of the wheel I could see nobody. Everyone was asleep, and those who were awake (mywatch) were engaged in very quiet late night watch rituals. We were cruising right along in a brisk 12 knot breeze making around 8 knots.