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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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.
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.
Atlantic Crossing without autopilot. Part 1.
CANARIES TO CAPE VERDE ISLANDS. Day 0 (As a fact, couple of days) Meeting with the crew, boat and rules. Sails, lines, food, jokes – ordinary preparation for a long passage. Day 1. November’11 Departed from Santa Cruz at night on 10th. Set reefed mainsail, set watch system, and off we go! Trade winds carry… Continue reading Atlantic Crossing without autopilot. Part 1.