My plan was based on the wind happening as forecast - and that is exactly what it did.
I took some pain leaving Rosslare - wind and adverse currents - on the basis that the wind and currents would be favourable when I reached my restart point.
All worked perfectly and at 23:15 last night, I rejoined my original course and turned towards Baltimore (still over 100 miles to go!)
The wind was f5 - but I did not care - I
hung up all the sails and shot along at 7 knots - unheard of for my boat.
Later I had to reef but still kept up similar speeds until 08:00 today. Lighter winds now but still creeping along.
Last night I went to my bunk as much as possible and got in quite a few 15-20 min snoozes - in between dodging fishing boats! I will continue this pattern all day and night - and hope that this works.
Not sure if I will make it without the engine but at least I will be a lot closer.
Here is my bunk - notice that I covered it in plastic, so I can lie down in full gear and also if wet.
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