A trade wind is a persistent wind that blows westward and toward the Equator from the subtropical high-pressure belts toward the intertropical convergence zone. It is stronger and more consistent over the oceans than over land and often produces partly cloudy sky conditions, characterized by shallow cumulus clouds, or clear skies that make trade-wind islands popular tourist resorts. Its average speed is about 5 to 6 metres per second (11 to 13 miles per hour) but can increase to speeds of 13 metres per second (30 miles per hour) or more. The trade winds were named by the crews of sailing ships that depended on the winds during westward ocean crossings. (Source Encyclopaedia Britannica)
Author Archives: Triple Solo Sailor
Day 135 – 6th October 1986
Noon Summary Log
| Day: | 135 |
| Date: | 6th October 1986 |
| Latitude: | 54° 28.9′ S |
| Longitude: | 63° 39.6′ W |
| Water Temperature: | 5.5°C |
| Wind @ Noon: | 20 SW |
| Max Wind /24 hours: | 40 SW |
| Min Wind /24 hours: | 20 SW |
| Cloud Cover | 5/8 |
| Cabin Temperature: | 13.6°C |
| Outside Temperature: | 5.4°C |
| Barometer: | 1014 |
| Whales Seen: | 0 D |
Source: CUL00045/4
Day 134 – 5th October 1986
Noon Summary Log
| Day: | 134 |
| Date: | 5th October 1986 |
| Latitude: | 53° 2.1′ S |
| Longitude: | 63° 48.6′ W |
| Water Temperature: | 6.2°C |
| Wind @ Noon: | 25 W |
| Max Wind /24 hours: | 25 W |
| Min Wind /24 hours: | NIL WIND |
| Cloud Cover | 4/8 |
| Cabin Temperature: | 14.2°C |
| Outside Temperature: | 11.1°C |
| Barometer: | 1017 |
| Ships Seen: | 1 |
Source: CUL00045/4
Log
- Argentine Coast Guard came alongside, told me to fly my flag
Source: CUL00058/1
Images
Argentine Coast Guard
Source: CUL00039/19/2
Prefectura Naval
Source: CUL00039/19/2
Flying the flag
Source: CUL00039/19/2
Day 133 – 4th October 1986
Noon Summary Log
| Day: | 133 |
| Date: | 4th October 1986 |
| Latitude: | 52° 44.6′ S |
| Longitude: | 63° 27.5′ W |
| Water Temperature: | 6.1°C |
| Wind @ Noon: | 25-30 NW |
| Max Wind /24 hours: | 28 NW |
| Min Wind /24 hours: | 10 SE |
| Cloud Cover | 4/8 |
| Cabin Temperature: | 12.8°C |
| Outside Temperature: | 7.5°C |
| Barometer: | 1018.5 |
| Ships Seen: | 4 |
Source: CUL00045/4
Day 132 – 3rd October 1986
Noon Summary Log
| Day: | 132 |
| Date: | 3rd October 1986 |
| Latitude: | 51° 3.4′ S |
| Longitude: | 62° 45.9′ W |
| Water Temperature: | 5.6°C |
| Wind @ Noon: | 20 W |
| Max Wind /24 hours: | 30 WSW |
| Min Wind /24 hours: | 12 W |
| Cloud Cover | 5/8 |
| Cabin Temperature: | 11°C |
| Outside Temperature: | 7°C |
| Barometer: | 1011.5 |
| Ships Seen: | 2 |
Source: CUL00045/4
Log
- Cannot pick up the BBC, voice of America or anything properly at this time. 2nd ship sighted.
- Buzzed by Royal Navy helicopter, communicated with RN. Nice to have the Royal Navy about.
Source: CUL00058/1
Images
Trawler
Source: CUL00039/19/2
Day 131 – 2nd October 1986
Noon Summary Log
| Day: | 131 |
| Date: | 2nd October 1986 |
| Latitude: | 49° 31.6′ S |
| Longitude: | 62° 38.1′ W |
| Water Temperature: | 5.6°C |
| Wind @ Noon: | 25 W |
| Max Wind /24 hours: | 25 W |
| Min Wind /24 hours: | 15 NE |
| Cloud Cover | 8/8 |
| Cabin Temperature: | 12.4°C |
| Outside Temperature: | 7.1°C |
| Barometer: | 1012 |
Source: CUL00045/4
Day 130 – 1st October 1986
Noon Summary Log
| Day: | 130 |
| Date: | 1st October 1986 |
| Latitude: | 47° 31.6′ S |
| Longitude: | 62° 26′ W |
| Water Temperature: | 6.7°C |
| Wind @ Noon: | 8.10 N |
| Max Wind /24 hours: | 10 N |
| Min Wind /24 hours: | NIL |
| Cloud Cover | 6/8 |
| Cabin Temperature: | 13.5°C |
| Outside Temperature: | 10.9°C |
| Barometer: | 1020.5 |
Source: CUL00045/4
Day 129 – 30th September 1986
Noon Summary Log
| Day: | 129 |
| Date: | 30th September 1986 |
| Latitude: | 47° 18.8′ S |
| Longitude: | 61° 44.3′ W |
| Water Temperature: | 6.7°C |
| Wind @ Noon: | 8 SW |
| Max Wind /24 hours: | 185 SW |
| Min Wind /24 hours: | 55 W |
| Cloud Cover | 4/8 |
| Cabin Temperature: | 13.5°C |
| Outside Temperature: | 7.2°C |
| Barometer: | 1022 |
| Ships Seen: | 1 |
Source: CUL00045/4
Day 128 – 29th September 1986
Noon Summary Log
| Day: | 128 |
| Date: | 29th September 1986 |
| Latitude: | 46° 41.9′ S |
| Longitude: | 61° 38.6′ W |
| Water Temperature: | 7°C |
| Wind @ Noon: | 18 SW |
| Max Wind /24 hours: | 30 N |
| Min Wind /24 hours: | 185 W |
| Cloud Cover | 5/8 |
| Cabin Temperature: | 13.6°C |
| Outside Temperature: | 8.2°C |
| Barometer: | 1009.5 |
| Ships Seen: | 1 |
Source: CUL00045/4
Day 127 – 28th September 1986
Noon Summary Log
| Day: | 127 |
| Date: | 28th September 1986 |
| Latitude: | 44° 48.8′ S |
| Longitude: | 60° 27.2′ W |
| Water Temperature: | 6.9°C |
| Wind @ Noon: | 30 N |
| Max Wind /24 hours: | 30 N |
| Min Wind /24 hours: | 15 N |
| Cloud Cover | 3/8 |
| Cabin Temperature: | 13.8°C |
| Outside Temperature: | 10°C |
| Barometer: | 1011 |
| Whales Seen: | 0 N |
Source: CUL00045/4