The forecast for winds of approx 30 knots overnight was spot on. Before dark we shortened sail to 3 reefs in genoa and main. We are not aiming for maximin speed, rather for a steady well balanced rig. Overnight we aim to be conservative, in order to minimise the need for any midnight forays to the foredeck.
We flew along under incredibly bright skies and shooting stars, with the occasional cloud. In daytime the typical trade wind clouds look just like fluffy balls of cotton wool, but in the dark they have a more ominous appearances. None of them have brought squalls of rain and stronger wind yet.
As day broke the wind settled back to the 20s, a good wind for Tintin.
All well on board.