Fedor on the satphone: “The wind has died down: 3-5 knots, sometimes as low as 0 knots. The ocean is even, slightly rippling due to the light wind. The current is still present. Right now, as we speak, the boat continues to proceed at 0.5 – 0.8 knots. According to the weather report the wind will pick up on Monday, so I’m using this pause for drying clothes and ventilating the cabins and the various compartments. I opened a can of Sicaflex sealant and enthusiastically apply it around some the hatches on board. During the last stormy weather some of the hatches were leaking and I marked the weak areas with a permanent marker. Now I can easily identify the spots and seal them before the next storm.<\/p>\n
Tonight, after I’m done with cleaning the boat and cleansing myself, I think it will be a good time to perform the blessings of water. I packed a suitcase with a few of the liturgical vestments of the Orthodox Church, including the Epitrachil, epimanikia, breviary and a pectoral cross. In short, I have all the necessary garments and items to perform this service. I’m with you. Fedor. ”<\/p>\n
Editor note: In December 19, 2010 Fedor Konyukhov became a priest of the Russian Orthodox Church.<\/p>\n
The map of the Tourgoyak’s course: http:\/\/yb.tl\/konyukhov2<\/a><\/p>\n The detailed map of the course: www.oceanrowing.com\/Konyukhov\/Pacific2013\/dist_map.htm<\/a><\/p>\n Translated by Tatiana Koreski<\/p>\n <\/p>\n