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…..and kicking! Our depth sounder shows figures again. 147 metres under the keel. So that means…..fishingvessels. We like the fish. Not the vessels. They zig zag all over the place and it is never clear if they see you or … Continue reading →

Today is superb downwind sailing; 20-25kts, full main and code0 (largest sail setup 199m2), windangle 130. Surfing 14..15..17 kts. And again. Floris kept a sharp outlook for reported ice in the area we crossed. Hero of the day! Jankees & … Continue reading →

Floris caged the big blue bird in 30 kts of wind with the same souplesse as I did it……13 years ago. 🤨 Freezing cold. 🥶 Floris 💤 & JanKees

We had to recover from a heavy night beating and slamming. La Promesse weighs nothing (for 40 foot) with 4.000 kg ready at the startline. Smashing or falling off waves make loud bangs. Inside is one big drum. But today … Continue reading →

Last 24 hours beating with double reef and staysail doing 8.5 sog. Wet, cold. No appetite. Not even for pancakes. Just when you need them. Now trough lighter area and winds waiting for the shift and northerlies ahead. The NOAA … Continue reading →

…when having fun. Today is just another day at the office. Beating. For the next 24 hours. Tuesday end of day a fresh northerly breeze should carry us down and in the direction of Newport.

Penne Bolognese with Parmesan. From Adventure Menu dot com. Better than the average Italian pizzeria in town. Watching The Office. US version. LOL.

…. in patience. Zen. Relax. Enjoy. Meditation. All true. The ocean is blue. So is the sky. But we were racing and therefore a bit irritated. That’s why. Beautiful spot whales in front of us. Blowing their fontains. Minor repairs … Continue reading →

No wind.

……high pressure cell with little winds to deal with today. Means lot of work to keep her going. This is like IJsselmeer sailing at home.