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Northern Child: end of Day 11

A steady, light north east trade wind expected this weekend

Bacan: spotting plenty of fish

Current position - 17 29`N, 028 29`W; Heading - St Lucia

Magrathea back on course

The crew are back on course after repairs to the main and steering

Northern Child: end of Day 9

Another beautiful day, but still lacking wind

Challenger 1: fishing and boat spotting

The crew make the most of the quiet conditions before the wind picks up

Namaste: magical moments on board

100 Dolphins, a shoal of flying fish, and the first fish caught and prepared on board

Northern Child: end of Day 7

Location - 330 miles west of the Cape Verde Islands

Birthday Special

Congratulations from Challenger1

Northern Child: it's getting hot

The winds have died, the sea is calm, and the skies are sunny and bright

Panic moments on board Bacan

New watch wakes to find an unresponsive rudder

Magrathea: when it rains it pours

Crew keep a close eye on the steering and have to get out the sewing kit

Northern Child: end of Day 5

Location - 130 miles north of Santa Antao in the Cape Verde Islands

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