Captain's Log

September 23, 2002

the tough take a shower.
 
Well here we are at 44.42 N and 50.17 W which will be exactly where I will be when this email is finished, I have had breakfast, checked the fuel and water levels, had a once over of the engine and read another chapter of Michael J. Fox's book. Get the picture ??
 
THERE IS NO WIND, GLASSY SEAS, NOT A BREATH, NADA
 
So I figured after 18 hrs of going nowhere and watching the time with my family, now in the UK waiting my arrival, disappearing. I thought I would take a shower. Yes, I said take a shower. I have told many of my competitors about this little heat exchanger mounted to my engine that works off the engine coolant as a way to heat water. The whole set up only weighs 5 lbs, I also said that it was more for my mental state than physical. I don't smell too bad and if I did, who is complaining ?? So after a shower I feel great, clean clothes ready to take on the fabled Grand Banks weather.......oh did I mention there is no wind
 
Alan
BTC Velocity
( still in the same spot )