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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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
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.
Time sailing
Funny feeling to watch Volvo Ocean Race 2017-20018 leg 6 start on the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 boat which will be the start of my next personal leg 🙂