received 17.12.08 0732 GMT
Gustav Morin, our Media Crew Member, has a stomach infection and is out of business, so I am allowed to write a few words today. We hope he will get better again soon, as he does not seem to enjoy it too much.
He has been trying different locations onboard. His bunk - very risky - the toilet, and the stern. Suddenly there was an outbreak of black humour onboard, and one after one commented to Gustav about different matters. Someone took his measurements for a coffin, and someone offered him a beefsteak with béarnaise sauce. And most guys asked him if they could have his chocolate bars for the rest of the trip.
Otherwise, things go on as usual. The guys were not very impressed by tacking five times through the night, moving all the gear from side to side every time. We have discussed whether a tropical wave is a Tsunami or a weather phenomenon – some of the crew were told during leg one, that it is a Tsunami. And they are now trying to argue for that. Who has the worst body smell is also a common topic.
We broke a rope on the bow last night in very rough sea state, and Martin Krite, Jens Dolmer and Anders Dahlsjö got the honour of sitting up there for half an hour, being smashed around while we were sailing at full speed. I tried to get on the helm for a short while to try to find some big waves, but was not allowed.
We have tried to sail consistently fast and smart without taking wild risks during the past days. Finally, we have almost caught up to Green Dragon, and seeing them just ahead of us certainly keeps our performance a level sharper.
Greetings from all E3 crew.
Aksel Magdahl - navigator
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