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So far our longest sail has been 500 miles, and a 1/2 dozen 450 mile trips. With 20+ knots of wind on the quarter we can easily maintain 175 miles a day. A double reef in the main while using all, or half the headsail. Depends on how much wind.
We have managed 360 miles in 36 hours starting out with 30 knots on the quarter. The last half ending up with 10 knots of wind as close hauled as we could get. We began in the midteens consistantly, and at 6 knots against a current in the end. The whole trip in comfort.While maintaining the midteens I had a cup of coffee on the roof sitting against a winch.
Sailing down the wave was the mid & low teens. Photographing the dolphins we were at about 10 knots ( pics)
The P.O. claims an avg of 180 miles under spinnaker alone from the Canaries to the Caribbean. I myself am waiting for the chance to sail the trades!
Then again June the 6th it took us 17 hours to cover 45 miles. Miami to Bimini in 20 to 30 knot winds from the east. It was a little uncomfortable, but very little pounding occurred. We still managed to prepare food, and drink along the way.
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