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...
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,...
