Reports July 4th continued...

From the Grand Salon of Giant Slayer
"Hey race fans, so i made it through the “just kill me now” phase of seasickness, and i can see, move around and type. first night was rough, a few jib changes, going forward, throwing up, then coming back, setting sheets, leads, drop jib, reconnect new jib, question life, wave goes over head, getting up new sail, back in cockpit, throwing up, basically repeat. it was windy, in 25’s, big big seas and some waves coming from somewhere else, the sea took my drivers back rest. now its july 4 sunny, windy, 17’s i would guess, wind instruments not working, but not sure i want to try that repair today. reaching at 90 degrees, with jib top and 1 reef, Battle Star auto broke off the tip, that was some fun getting the boat back, but hooked up Dave Autopilot, and back in control. On went Death Star, and DS has been driving for 2 days. Good to have Dave on board, I have a very expensive and complicated autopilot with 6 axes sensor, and lots of gain and damping control. looking like tomorrow, the monster code0 spinnaker will go up. last night i has to divert course a bit to keep the jib top up, and avoid a sail change and getting out of bed was able to eat 1/2 a meal, seems to be staying down. ok spirits are good, very rested. and about 5/10 with seasickness. boat is solid, leaky, and noisy. lots of waves coming over the boat. charging at 6 amps in haze and 8 amps in sun. batteries working great. I will attempt a GRIB file download, (dave can explain) and update my route. so far i have been running rum line, seems like the easy thing to do when you cant open your eyes and cause heaving. until next report. Dave. Editors note: Giant Slayer was also visited by USCG due to an apparent EPIRB signal emitted from the vessel. That has led to an interesting morning for Government and Race assets."
David Garman
SC 27, Giant Slayer
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I “met” Jeane Socrates (Nereida). At about 0200 today as our Bows crossed.
Lovely lady. Mal de mere improving and hoping to see some sunshine soon. I keep thinking the overcast is thinning. But probably my imagination. Starting to get into a rhythm with the boat. It’s become nicer sailing each day. Please correct any typos as the saltwater has given me even fatter fingers.
Chris Cartwright
J-88 Ventus

From the Grand Salon of Giant Slayer
"Hey race fans, so i made it through the “just kill me now” phase of seasickness, and i can see, move around and type. first night was rough, a few jib changes, going forward, throwing up, then coming back, setting sheets, leads, drop jib, reconnect new jib, question life, wave goes over head, getting up new sail, back in cockpit, throwing up, basically repeat. it was windy, in 25’s, big big seas and some waves coming from somewhere else, the sea took my drivers back rest. now its july 4 sunny, windy, 17’s i would guess, wind instruments not working, but not sure i want to try that repair today. reaching at 90 degrees, with jib top and 1 reef, Battle Star auto broke off the tip, that was some fun getting the boat back, but hooked up Dave Autopilot, and back in control. On went Death Star, and DS has been driving for 2 days. Good to have Dave on board, I have a very expensive and complicated autopilot with 6 axes sensor, and lots of gain and damping control. looking like tomorrow, the monster code0 spinnaker will go up. last night i has to divert course a bit to keep the jib top up, and avoid a sail change and getting out of bed was able to eat 1/2 a meal, seems to be staying down. ok spirits are good, very rested. and about 5/10 with seasickness. boat is solid, leaky, and noisy. lots of waves coming over the boat. charging at 6 amps in haze and 8 amps in sun. batteries working great. I will attempt a GRIB file download, (dave can explain) and update my route. so far i have been running rum line, seems like the easy thing to do when you cant open your eyes and cause heaving. until next report. Dave. Editors note: Giant Slayer was also visited by USCG due to an apparent EPIRB signal emitted from the vessel. That has led to an interesting morning for Government and Race assets."
David Garman
SC 27, Giant Slayer
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I “met” Jeane Socrates (Nereida). At about 0200 today as our Bows crossed.
Lovely lady. Mal de mere improving and hoping to see some sunshine soon. I keep thinking the overcast is thinning. But probably my imagination. Starting to get into a rhythm with the boat. It’s become nicer sailing each day. Please correct any typos as the saltwater has given me even fatter fingers.
Chris Cartwright
J-88 Ventus
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