The Night of December 7-8, 2023The Downside of a Lull The forecast for the night was promising. It was supposed to stay calm. Nonetheless, we took in the Wingaker and sailed into the night with the mainsail in the third reef for maximum flexibility. However, this...

The Night of December 6-7, 2023 Back to Normal With the mainsail in the third reef, we sailed into the night. After the exciting squalls of the past few days, we all longed for calmer watches. Indeed, this night was relatively normal, without the usual squalls and...

The Night of December 5-6, 2023 Another Night with Squalls The night leading to Wednesday promised to be another challenge. After the storms of the previous night, we knew what to expect this time. The weather forecasts were clear—it would be similar in terms of...

The Night of December 4-5, 2023 Pure Adrenaline Yes, they really do exist—those long, red squall fronts that appear on the radar out of nowhere and seem to grow incessantly as they get closer. So far, we had been spared from them, and honestly, I wish it could have...

The Night of December 3-4, 2023 Through the Night with the Engine Due to the weather forecast, we had to expect squalls during the night. To be prepared for all eventualities, we decided to take down the Wingaker and sail under the engine through the night. This was...

The Night of December 2-3, 2023 Under the Wingaker into a Calm Night The whole night we sailed peacefully and comfortably under the Wingaker. This allowed us to sleep soundly without the disruptive noise of the engines. The favorable wind conditions permitted us to...

The Night of December 1-2, 2023 Under the Sparkling Stars of the Ocean As in previous nights, one of our main tasks during night watches was to prepare for possible squalls and keep an eye on the radar. To be able to react quickly in an emergency, we decided to take...

The Night of November 30 to December 1, 2023 Loneliness and Routine The night leading into Friday was once again calm and uneventful, without any major incidents. Squalls that appeared on the radar dissipated each time they got closer. Nature seems to be kind to us....

The Night of November 29-30, 2023 A Relaxing Night on the Aft Deck The night leading into Thursday was once again calm and uneventful. The boat "Sea Dweller," which had been following us for some time, remained behind us. The moon had significantly waned, and there...

The Night of November 28-29, 2023 Calms and Pursuers Last night was once again quiet and uneventful. The wind only allowed us to make moderate progress, with speeds between 4.5 and 5.5 knots. It felt almost like a calm, but not quite calm enough to take down the...