After having doubled Flotsam Point and Claw Cape, the captain kept her close hauled, so as to sail along the southern coast of the island, when it was found she sailed admirably within five points of the wind.
Viraba perfectamente a barlovento, teniendo golpe, como dicen los marinos, y aun ganando al virar. Los pasajeros del Buenaventura estaban entusiasmados.