Heading for the doldrums

Position 09d 07m N, 26d 57m W, just north of the doldrums, headed for what we think is the narrowest part, hoping to avoid our experience near the Canary Islands (drifting in no wind for 3 days and covering what felt like only 20 miles). The wildlife has been spectacular; whales breaching only 50 yards away, daily dolphin shows, flying fish so plentiful that many strike our boat in the dark. A few have actually hit people. I knew this voyage would be hard, and it has been...quite…but I’m quite relieved to find how quickly I’ve been able to adapt.