Well, now we know why people go to Cozumel by way of Roatan. We banged against strong headwinds for several hours, burning fuel and getting almost nowhere. Under the best of conditions, it would take three or four days to reach Cozumel. Under these conditions, we'd probably run out of diesel long before we got there. Furthermore, we're out of fresh vegetables and fruit and running low on bread, eggs, etc. And on top of everything else, Roy has a sore throat and feels crummy. So we've turned west towards Roatan. We'll be there in 1 1/2 to 2 days. Then for the three R's--reprovision, refuel, and rest.
Roy started the day off right by catching a fish! First one in weeks. About 22 inches long and four pounds. We don't know what kind it is, but it tastes delicious. Lucky he caught it--we ate our last can of sardines last night.
Half an hour later, he got another nibble. He reeled in the line, and to our amazement there was nothing but a fish head hanging from the hook. Some big fish had come along and bitten off the entire body!
Got more details on the Bill Forest case. He said he'd been taking a shower on the deck and leaning against a lifeline. The lifeline gave way, and he fell into the water. Swam ten miles to land (quite a feat if true). Since he'd been taking a shower, he had no clothes on. He was found wandering naked in the jungle, badly sunburned and undoubtedly suffering from thirst, hunger, exhaustion, and dehydration. Anyway, he's alive and safe now, and his boat's been found and towed into port. Happy ending to what could have been a tragedy. (Now he'll make a fortune writing a book and selling the movie and TV rights.
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