Going to windward in 25 knots, making 7 to 8 knots. Sound like a wet and wild sail? Not with our enclosed cockpit. It’s dry and warm in here! What joy! We’ve now got one reef in the main (no need to leave the cockpit) and consistent with the the forecast, the wind is dropping. We’re meant to be getting 20 knot westerlies after the lull, so I’ll keep the reef in for now.