by Doreen | Nov 23, 2023 | ARC Rallye 2023
The Night of November 22-23, 2023 Peter and Anna in Action – Stowing the Wingaker in the Dark With calm seas, 10 knots of wind, and the Wingaker hoisted, we ventured into the next night. We weren’t alone, though. The ship “Serene” danced...
by Doreen | Nov 22, 2023 | ARC Rallye 2023
The Third Night: November 21-22, 2023 A Clever Snack System for Calm Nights The night was a bit rough, but with the jib and mainsail, we were well-equipped. A fast, large luxury yacht and a tanker passed us, but otherwise, the night was uneventful. On calm nights at...
by Doreen | Nov 21, 2023 | ARC Rallye 2023
The Second Night: November 20-21, 2023 With relatively strong winds and waves (TWS 20, AWS 13), we sailed into the night. Anna was well-prepared and took the helm at midnight. Shortly after, she saw a “squall” approaching on the radar. The evening before,...
by Doreen | Nov 20, 2023 | ARC Rallye 2023
The First Night: November 19-20, 2023 Our night shifts were planned according to our individual bio-rhythms. My daughter Anna, a night owl, took the helm from midnight to 3 AM. I, being an early riser, took over from 3 AM to 6 AM. I’ll admit, 3 AM is quite...
by Doreen | Nov 19, 2023 | ARC Rallye 2023
On Sunday, November 19th 2023, my family and I embarked on an unforgettable adventure. We set sail from Las Palmas with an ambitious goal: crossing the Atlantic on our Katamaran Lagoon 42 to St. Lucia, an impressive distance of about 2,700 nautical miles. This is a...
