Day 16 was one of ups and downs. We were making cracking speed with the parasailor, but towards the evening we were hearing a grumble from the starboard rudder. We'd had the yard in Lanzarote change the rudder bearings on this rudder (the port having been done already) - and it worked up until now. Not sure what the problem is yet - but it looks like it relates to the bottom bearing. We'll find out more in Antigua.

For now, we've slowed down to a more comfortable pace and the rudder isn't causing any problems. It will slightly delay our arrival into Antigua but not by much more than a day or so, we guess.

The rest of the night was one of vivid thunderstorms nearby. Lots of lightning and thunder - but not too much rain, fortunately.

The up side is that slowing down has meant we're catching fish again! Todays catch was an 86cm mahi-mahi which was swiftly landed and turned into fillets ready for lunch and at least one more meal ;)

It looks very much like Doppelbock have managed to cement their lead over Raven and will be in first. Both boats will be in before New Year which is a fantastic time - well done!

At time of writing, we have 630nm to go. Its getting close!