Loy Kratong also for me sailing the VendeeGlobe

Loy Kratong is a traditional Thai festival. It is a Bhoedist tradition and the people celebrate with dance and music. People will make (or nowadays buy) a Kratong, a floating "lantern" and will float it on the water with a candle lit, while making a wish for the coming year.  

Kratong are made from natural materials such as  banana tree leaves and straw, thus not harming the nature. 

A reason for Loy Kratong is: to ask for forgiveness to the Gods because we drink and use the water and we often throw rubbish and waste in the water. 

Sailing on the Oceans, we should remember that the Oceans should be kept clean as there is already too much waste (plastics, containers) spoiling the waters. 

OK Sailing the Atlantic in the VendeeGlobe, I am with my boat in LiveSkipper, confronted with the question how to sail around the St. Helena High? Should I go more south, somewhere along the route of Paprec3 or just East along Banque Populaire? I think today is decision day!