SAILING OFF - Nov. 29th 11.20 am

The wind disappeared in the blink of an eye.
We sailed directly into an envelope of no wind created by the island's mountain covering its path.
We tried redirecting the boat to the east with little success.
Finally a push from the motor took us out far enough to grab some wind. Yet, the wind was erratic and playful.
Its interesting how the wind gained personality. An actor just like the rest of us. At this point, he is actually the main actor.
Pilar steers right and left looking for the wind. Julio loosens the main. Fernando plays with the Genova.
They all look busy and their actions well supported but at the end, they are just the supporting actors.
The wind is dancing back and forth and we are moving to the sound of its music. The silent music he plays.
Its the first day. We are still about 10 miles from shore. We are eager to get pushed out into the adventure.
Yet I know there will be other days. Other tunes he will play for us.
There might be one or a few tunes that I could do without. No one knows, that is part of the excitement of crossing the ocean. We know there will be music. We just don't know whether it will be jazz, blues, pop or heavy rock.
Most likely all.