Category Archives: At Sea

Steve: Day 4

For the last 24 hours we’ve been experiencing the winds Dignity thrives in. The winds have settled into a range between 15 and 20 knots. We have as much power as we want as we can regenerate for as long … Continue reading

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Helen: Day 3

Already the days are merging, one into another. The wind decreased in the morning so we put out the code zero sail. I finished the Time Travelers Wife which left me a little sad. The wind picked up again in … Continue reading

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John: Day 3

Woke up for my 2-5 am shift with the news Steve had been attacked by a suicidal flying fish. We have developed a small diesel leak and Steve had opened their bedroom window to get some ventilation, during the night … Continue reading

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Steve: Day 3

For this passage, my first watch of the day starts at 5am ship time, the first hour of which is in the dark. I usually use this time to write my blog waiting for light. As we progress west this … Continue reading

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Helen: Day 2

When I woke up this morning I was delighted to discover we had wind and we were sailing. It wasn’t coming from a perfect direction but at least we were heading west. I felt we were flying but in reality … Continue reading

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