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Sharp Stick

We're still pushing onward, though not quite as fast or in the exact direction we'd like. But hey, that's all part of the adventure, right? I was hoping the wind would shift as predicted in the GFS forecast, but unfortunately, the opposite happened – the forecast changed to match our current conditions! The biggest hurdle at the moment is the current. We're battling a 1.5 knot current pushing us east as we try to maintain a course of around 330 degrees, around 43 degrees off the apparent wind. Despite this, we're still managing to tick off some miles towards our destination and keeping a positive outlook. This is what adventure is all about – pushing through discomfort and frustration. Adventure isn't sipping mai tais by the pool; it's about persevering and doing your best in challenging conditions. When I think about the incredible feats of past adventurers like Bligh's 3500nm open boat journey or Scott's expeditions to the South Pole, it puts...