Watch schedule

 We're getting accustomed to the daily routine of passage sailing. 

There is always one person assigned to be "on watch," at the helm, being lookout, paying attention to the instrument readings, sea state, wind, & sail trim.  
When the first mate, auto-helm, is engaged... and the weather is stable, this is not a lot and we check our messages, write in our journal, have snacks, polish stainless... little tasks in between "doing rounds & checks"

The person who just finished their time slot is official back up - dressed & harnessed... ready. (And probably napping nearby) Jeff is always back up.

0600-1000 = Torsten
1000-1300= Emily
1300-1600= Torsten
1600-2100= Jeff (& emily)
2100-0000= Torsten 
0000-0300= Emily
0300-0600= Jeff

We eat randomly. Usually something between 6-8 am, again 10-12. Ideally we'll cook a hot meal 3-4 ish. 

Snacks include cheese &   ;  sausage & crackers. Yogurt & granola, hard boiled eggs, dried fruit & nuts, fresh carrots, apples, oranges, banana (for now) cookies, pb&j (Except Torsten  who thinks pb is gross. LOL!) 

There are daily tasks that might include running the generator to charge the batteries, and to run the water maker (haven't yet).  Checking on the engines and running them every other day or so.  Puzzling out lingering system & wiring questions (very few ... THANK GOD!) 
Making meals and doing housekeeping. 

We're still new at this
But getting better!


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