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4 January 2019
\nA conversation with Fedor Konyukhov using the Iridium satellite telephone system.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything is good with me. For the first days of the New Year, I have made reasonable progress to the South-East in the direction of Cape Horn. After three days of favourable weather, today has been a challenge; the wind has gone Southerly and is dragging me in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m caught in a wind shear. I am situated literally on the border between two weather systems. To the East the wind is true Northerly, while astern the wind is true Southerly. There waves are almost vertical from two different directions, they collide, producing a fountain of spray. It is as though they are clapping their hands. It is impossible to remain on the deck; I could be thrown out as though from a catapult. It is no easier inside the cabin. I have injured my elbow and shoulder, and sit in a pilot\u2019s helmet to protect my head. The headpiece doesn\u2019t fit \u2013 it is too big, so I am forced to seat myself bent over. I should have brought a tank operator\u2019s helmet with me, it would have offered better protection.<\/p>\n

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Yesterday I passed an important milestone. There are 100 degrees longitude left to Cape Horn. If I can make a degree a day, I have 100 days left of my journey. I did not expect such unstable weather. I had counted on persistent Westerly winds, but this year they are much further south, closer to Antarctica, and in my latitudes I am experiencing cyclone after cyclone.<\/p>\n

Where there is physical suffering here, there is spiritual reward. There is no temptation, covetousness, judgement, avarice, or blasphemy. Out here I can only row and pray for the Lord\u2019s mercy: every paddle goes with \u2018Lord, have mercy\u2019. I have seen out the night \u2013 thank God. The sun has set to a clear horizon \u2013 thank God. If it doesn\u2019t rain, it is very good, as I can dry myself and give an airing the cabin. If it rains, it is also good, it will wash the salt from the solar batteries and they will charge better.<\/p>\n

I must hold out for the next 24 hours. The weather forecast is good for the Orthodox Christmas. I will hope it proves true, so that I can celebrate Christmas on a calm ocean.<\/p>\n

My regards to all.
\nFedor Konyukhov
\n47\u201900 South
\n165\u201915 West<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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