Day 9: About Squalls and Fishing Success
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...
Day 8: A Bright Full Moon Night
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...
Day 7: A Week at Sea – Milestones and Magic
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...
Day 6: Starry Night and Dolphin Magic
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 is exactly...
Day 5: About Missing Buckets, and the Full Moon Fishing Theory
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...
Day 4: Calm Nights and Refreshing Showers
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 around us all night like an...
Day 3: Sweet Night Watches and a Glorious Sunset
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...
Day 2: Adventurous Experiences and an Unexpected Visitor
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, Peter had...
Day 1: Heading to St. Lucia: Our First Day at Sea
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 early, but...
Day 0: Exciting Start of the 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...