EM BRASILEIRO
- O sul-africano Mike Horn, rei dos meus gurus marítimos, em viagem de Sandakan para Vancouver a bordo do brasileiro "Pangaea", irmão caçula do Paratii 2, de mestre Amyr Klink, vem enfrentando uma forte tempestade no Pacífico desde anteontem.
- Bons ventos grande Mike!
EM INGLÊS
We were alerted about the earthquake off Japan and the Tsunami warnings but didn't notice anything out here at sea. It seems that everything has gone crazy out here. The weather predictions are completely wrong and we have had to change course northwards to avoid massive waves and strong head on winds. Pangaea's is getting a real shake-up and conditions are particularly hard on the boat. We've slowed down considerably but will continue to battle our way through to Vancouver.
One small problem with the rudder and we are left at the mercy of ocean. We had a hydraulic hose burst last night and we lost all control to the steering mechanism of Pangaea. All hands on deck furl the sails and drift while we started the search for the problem. 4 hours later everything fixed again and we take control.One hour later Heavy seas and strong headwinds snaps the halyard of our storm Jib and we under main sail 3rd reef alone. All we can do is change course down south and wait for the Low to pass we will lose 28 hours but we will stay safe.
The Low that created all the headwinds and heavy sea has passed over the top of us the eye was over 756nm wide. We have the wind from the North now and this has created cross cut waves. Our speed remains slow but we hope to be back in full operation by tomorrow afternoon. Another 790 nm to go and I have seen the first whale next to Our boat. The water is only 4 C and it is a bit early for the whales to move up North. Let's see if we can spot some more and get a Picture.
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