P L A T I N A

According to the British Admiralty Charts, the probability of calm seas in the Atlantic Ocean, at this time of year, is extremely low. We decided to take advantage of this rare opportunity to go for a swim. The water was 27c. Although the wind speed was zero, the North Atlantic Current moves the boat at 0.5 knots. This photo of Chis going for a swim suggests that he has mixed emotions: he’s happy to go for a swim in the middle of the Atlantic, but he’s not too comfortable with the prospect of the boat floating away from him. From the water, 0.5 knots seems like a lot, especially when you see Platina moving away as you swim towards her.