by Doreen | Dec 2, 2023 | ARC Rallye 2023
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...
by Doreen | Dec 1, 2023 | ARC Rallye 2023
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....
by Doreen | Nov 30, 2023 | ARC Rallye 2023
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,...
by Doreen | Nov 29, 2023 | ARC Rallye 2023
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...
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...
