Overall: Very comfortable and sunny

Moving South.We passed Ilha Santa Barbara last night, The light from the lighthouse was visible on the horizon, It seems the Island has beautiful palm trees and a white beach. Only the birds life there together with the reefs and the fish around them.It sounds like a dream, doesn't it. Luckily we're also living a dream on board.Jazz is playing softly. All sails are set and the binoculars are not needed to see the whales. The swim really close. a beautiful sight.At times there is a fresh squall.A squall (Cumulonimbus) is like an emotional cloud that blows of steam and cries at the same time. It sucks up energy and ventilates it in random directions. They can be quite energetic and give quick 180 degree wind shifts and possible increments of wind up to 8-9 Bft in seconds. Almost human.If you are sailing, open and you have all your sails set, 'geen wolkje aan de lucht' it could get quite unpleasant. Good watch keeping is essential.You normally can see them coming. outside and on the radar.The rain is reflected by the beam of the radar.You will see a big blob on the screen. Sometimes you are able to sail around them or else you take away some sail and get your raincoat or shampoo out.Just now we also have some squalls around us, but these are light and small. a slight windshift and a few tears. Nothing too serious.Some look slightly more temperamental, then we take away the Royals, close hatches and enjoy the rain and some fresh breeze.Another beautiful day.Safe sailingFosse Fortuin