1700 hrs 09 June 2003 UTC: 41N19 13144W.

Heading 217 speed 6kts. 600 nm so far in 4 days. Illyhacker is still rolling to big seas with the wind turning northerly and easing slightly to just under 20kts. Yesterday's wefa x chart showed better conditions ahead and our stomachs are adjusting. Last night we had the first of our pre-cooked stews - it was very tasty - luckily, as there are 20 more in the freezer!