by Doreen | Nov 28, 2023 | ARC Rallye 2023
The Night of November 27-28, 2023 Squalls and Calms Last night brought some exciting moments. During our night watch, large, dark storm clouds suddenly appeared on the horizon. We immediately thought of a squall, a short but intense wind and rainstorm at sea that can...
by Doreen | Nov 27, 2023 | ARC Rallye 2023
The Night of November 26-27, 2023 A Bright Full Moon Night Last night was very calm on the open sea. Our speed was a steady 7 to 9 knots, and the full moon bathed the night in a wonderful silver light. We could see two familiar boats on our AIS, each about 10 nautical...
by Doreen | Nov 26, 2023 | ARC Rallye 2023
The Night of November 25-26, 2023 A Peaceful Night Tonight, we are sailing under almost a full moon. The brightness provided by the moon is truly impressive. No additional light is needed. Everything is clear and visible—truly magical. Peter had agreed to spend the...
by Doreen | Nov 25, 2023 | ARC Rallye 2023
The Night of November 24-25, 2023 A Quiet Night Under the Starry Sky Another night falls, and the wind carries us further south at a speed of 6 to 8 knots. It is said that when crossing the Atlantic, one should sail south “until the butter melts.” And that...
by Doreen | Nov 24, 2023 | ARC Rallye 2023
The Night of November 23-24, 2023 Silence, Stars, and Safe Night Watches On our fifth night at sea, we were fortunate to be accompanied by calm seas and stable weather. The wind blew steadily at a speed of about 10-12 knots, once again providing ideal conditions for...
