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Its Orange!

The weather forecast is now playing out around us. We're currently enjoying a healthy 20-25 knots of wind from behind, pushing us along nicely in the right direction – a welcome boost on top of the favorable current.

This stretch of Venezuelan coast is known for its strong easterly winds and large waves. That's why we've strategically stayed well offshore, beyond the 1000-meter line. This not only provides calmer seas but also keeps us clear of most traffic. We anticipate many vessels will try to cut the corner for a quicker route, but we're happy to avoid the potential chaos! We are also happy to keep off the coast for security as its not considered to be a safe area.

The forecast predicts this following breeze for the next few days, which will put us within striking distance of Panama. With the wind coming directly from behind (aft), we're currently sailing efficiently with just the headsail.

Back in Trinidad, we debated squeezing in another fuel run. The heat, the drama at the gas station, the whole dinghy dance – well, let's just say we're definitely not missing it right now!

With these fantastic following winds pushing us along, our fuel consumption is zero – the engines are taking a well-deserved break! No regrets on skipping that extra fuel run!

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