40 31.930 S, 057 08.758 W
We have been having strong winds, 20-35 knots and 3 meter seas.
Last night after dark, I heard this ripping sound and then the flapping of sails. We turned on the deck lights at there was no moon and it was dark as Hades. I looked up at the main sail and it had ripped across below the first batten.
With harness and tether and boat hook I went to the mast, while Rich manned the helm and tried to turn us into the wind so we could take down the sail. The 3 meter swells did not help nor the blast of cold water that hit my face. we finally managed to pull the sail down enough so I could lash the free parts to the mast and put tension on the halyard to keep it from slapping the mast. All the while Rich and I are trying to communicate what next.
Since then we have been motoring. As the seas and winds are mostly from behind we are making good progress, including 172 nautical miles in 24 hours.
Today Rich braved the rolly deck and moved fuel from the jerry jugs to the aft tank.
We have less than 160 miles to go and hope to arrive at Mar del Plata either on Sunday or Monday.
Wish us luck.....
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