Boarders!
Three squid tried to board us last night. Alas, they were unsuccessful. But I have to wonder, are they just a vanguard for the Great Old Ones under the sea, a scouting unit sent out to test our...
Author: Irene Voskamp
Light Wind
Wind is light and on our stern, so up with the Code Zero! The sea is a stunning shade of blue under nearly cloudless skies. Peaceful here.
Sunrise
It’s another beautiful day. Gentle wind- a little too gentle to be honest, we could do with a bit more. Steadily making progress. I think we’ll put up the Code Zero in a bit.
This is us!
This is us!
22.2 knots
Well, that was exciting. We were sailing without any reefs in the mainsail: the forecast wasn’t to go over 20 kts TWS (True Wind Speed). But the wind went from 15 to 25 AWS (Apparent Wind Speed),...
Day 2 under way
The first full day and night are behind us and we’re well underway. We put one reef in the sail before dinner, in case the wind came up unexpectedly high, but it was probably unnecessary. True...
A last look at Africa
The fog lifted in time for a last look at Africa.
Goodbye Cape Town
After the gas station opened at 8 we filled up and headed out!
All set!
The Balance 526 team came through again today, converging on Vingilótë as she sat moored in the Victoria and Alfred Marina in Cape Town. Putting the finishing touches on, final fittings and...
Goodbye Hout Bay
We set off at first light for Cape Town. Beautiful calm morning. Saw multiple whale spouts!