on at 0720UTC+4.5 to lift batteries from -170Ah. Engine off at 0920, total engine hours 147.0h and batteries at -54Ah.

Position 13° 41.778′ N 59° 17.387′ E
COG 276T
SOG 7.0kt

wind NE at 15 knots. The wind is now well and truly abaft the beam and it is taking more attention to heading to keep the sails filled in light air. Some traffic in the early morning h, including a couple of tankers and two fishing vessels.

Position 13° 40.262′ N 59° 23.587′ E
COG 284T
SOG 6.2kt
Log 8,834 nm
Engine 145.0 h

Wind veered to NE at 12-15 knots. NE swell less than 1 meter, 8 octas stratus obscuring full moon. Full headsail and 2 reefs in main. Sheets eased.

Position 13° 29.758′ N 60° 04.703′ E
COG 284T
SOG 6.4kt
Log 8,797 nm
Engine 145.0 h

Conditions easing and might roll out a little more headsail if it stays like this for at least 30 minutes. Sea state also easing so looking like a comfortable night watch.

Position 13° 25.068′ N 60° 32.510′ E
COG 279T
SOG 6.9kt