Trans-Atlantic Day 19 We had lots of visitors yesterday. I say lots, but any visitor makes a change for us out here. First we entertained by a pod of Atlantic Spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), then we crossed paths with a ship. Real life other people out there! The human’s […]
Atlantic Crossing
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Trans-Atlantic Day 20 After our night of squalls the day brightened up and was sunny. We still had a fair wind and were treble reefed (sails shortened). The day was one of monster waves. They had been stirred up through the night. Most just lifted the boat up into the […]
Trans-Atlantic Last day 21 Well we did it….We are in the Caribbean MAN! We sailed right into the anchorage at Grande Anse, Martinque at 12:53pm UTC. 14’30.259’N, 61’05.357′ W. We discovered, after being told off, that no anchoring is allowed and you must tie to one of their free (EU […]
This was our first trans-Atlantic passage and we had very fair weather. We are not ‘professionals’ and people make the passage regularly with ‘what ever’ they have…..even rubber dinghy and wind surfers! But as a boring ‘cruiser’, who likes creature comforts, here are a few bits we hope other cruisers […]
Sorry for the delay everyone. Here are some pictures of the crossing…….hope you enjoy! Day 7 Our morning whale visit. You could hear them singing when you went below decks. Do not worry, if you are a whale lover, video to follow! Day 7 Some more whale shots to hold […]
Quinney Quinnster Productions proudly presents: Sailing with aquatic mammals; enjoy Rolly crossing; do not watch this if you have a weak stomach! Video never captures things well, but we hope that gave you a little idea.