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placed indoor near the chart table and the logbook.
• We finally realised that the cable we had used for the water genera-
tor was actually a lifeline. The rotation was much more regular than
with a rope, but damaged the shackles: not to be done again.
• It is very useful to have straps and manual sewing equipment on
board, this allowed us to repair the jib. But repair tapes would have
helped. The gray "plumber" tape we used to repair tears, and pro-
tect the straps from being deteriorated by UV during the end of the
crossing was very difficult to remove by the professionals who re-
paired the sail.
• Dried food is a very good thing. If you choose the brand and the
product well, it's pretty good, and it's especially easy to prepare and
eat when the sea is very rough. Unfortunately many contain palm oil,
which we could not know when purchasing.
• The flying fish were appreciated by Christine, who was tired with the
sausage.

• It was a good idea to bring Dynema, which allowed us to make tex-
tile shackles, some of which have been used and some other will be
gifts for the grand-children.
• For bruises and small infections or injuries, a well-equipped pharma-
cy is essential. Everything takes a little longer to heal at sea.
• The celebrations on arrival helped us regain some of the few pounds
lost during the crossing.

• The 2 hour shifts were very satisfactory for the three of us, allowing
a not too tiring sleep/wake rhythms. What was tiring, however, was
rolling during the night.

And to conclude, having made more than 4,000 miles in a boat less than 11
meter's long remains a fabulous experience!

. Christine & Bruno,

Karhammel IV

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