March 29th
And why does it all happen at night? Can anyone explain it to me? It happened: the autopilot died. It worked for more than half of the world, though. It's a real pity because near the equator, with no wind, the self-steering gear won't make do....

280 nautical miles from the island. 14 05 S, 010 10 W

My strength has failed me. At night, just when the autopilot broke down, the self steering gear did the same. I mended what I could mend, but the part which is supposed to go vertically doesn't function properly. I don't know how much longer it's going to work. Apart from the fact that I'm afraid to spread the sail not to charge it too much, which slows me down, the very steering of this equipment leaves a lot to be desired –it doesn't react quickly enough to waves and wind. I don't know what will happen when stronger wind comes. I wish it would work till Fernando de Noronha Island... still 1460 nautical miles to go...
Bilge pump float broke down as well...