April 26, day 22. On my watch, the lights of Faial were already visible. Cruise ship passed buy, haven’t seen them for ages. And no expected traffic or fishermen. At the end of my watch the wind calmed down, I woke up Skip and we dropped the sails. 11 nm to go. I was going… Continue reading Transatlantic west to east. Part 4.
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A bit more Atlantic. Video.
Finally made a video about sailing my Amiga from San Miguel (Azores) to Gibraltar in August 2018. Enjoy 🙂
Destination: Morocco
I decided that the next stop will be Marocco. The reason? I haven’t been there before! And it’s only 30 miles from La Linea. So – why not? I’ve heard a lot of good words about Marina Smir, and there we went. Having not much time (not to miss the right wind to Balearic Islands)… Continue reading Destination: Morocco
Winter time
And so, the Adventure of this year is over. 3500 nm made in 2,5 month, and we are safely moored in Marmaris Yacht Marina for winter. Many thanks to all who took part in this trip: we made Azores to Gibraltar with Sasha and Sergey, then Gibraltar – Morocco – Torrevieja – Baleares with Sasha… Continue reading Winter time
Alberobello. The town of the stone trulls.
Yes, there is no typo, not trolls, but trulls 🙂 Using the opportunity to tread down the dry land, and not any average land, but South Italy, I decided to go to a cozy town Alberobello situated in hour and a half by train from Bari (according to the timetable, which is a topic for… Continue reading Alberobello. The town of the stone trulls.
Transatlantic west to east. Part 3.
April 19, day 15. Still in the high pressure. The wind is broad reach, not enough to set the genoa, and impossible to use main. With this kind of weather we’ll run out of fuel quite soon! Saw one more ship. It’s the fifths one. Half a day was making a film about our crossing.… Continue reading Transatlantic west to east. Part 3.
Transatlantic west to east. Part 2.
April 12, day 8. Golden sunrise with big clouds. Don’t want to go under this clouds, better to avoid them. Slowed down, let them pass. At the end of the watch saw a bridge house of a huge bulker. It passed 4 miles ahead us. Second vessel in a week, not much traffic 🙂 Finished… Continue reading Transatlantic west to east. Part 2.
Transatlantic west to east. Part 1.
April 5, day 1. Finally we all met! 8 in the morning, customs formalities. 45 dollars for check-in, 16 of them – tickets to Nelson’s dockyard national park. Breakfast at Andy’s Hot Spot, last messages to the family, selfie, Facebook post – and hello Monika! Refill the diesel tank and jerrycans, refill the water tank… Continue reading Transatlantic west to east. Part 1.
SY Bolero, Sparkman & Stephens design 73
Yesterday the new boat docked next to us. Her shape looked familiar, so I’ve googled. Yes, it was legendary Bolero, 73-feet yawl built in 1949. This story of this boat is very interesting, so here is the article by Grace Trofa posted in Yachting Magazine (follow the link for more photos and videos). The legendary yacht Bolero was built… Continue reading SY Bolero, Sparkman & Stephens design 73
Atlantic crossing without autopilot. Part 2.
FROM TRADE WINDS TO DOLDRUMS Day 6. November 16. Departure delayed till the evening. Spent all day sanding and painting the bow of the boat, which was a bit damaged by anchor secured not strong enough in Northern seas. Tired as hell, and this is before the late departure! Some interesting boats from marina. These… Continue reading Atlantic crossing without autopilot. Part 2.