Tag Archives: Atlantic

Passage to Bermuda – Arrival

Arrival at Bermuda: Thursday 21 May 2015 Trip: 7 nights, 900+nm Now over 30 degrees north the climate is noticeably cooler, but not cold. The days are sunny and clear much like a spring day ought to be, and the … Continue reading →

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Passage to Bermuda Days 5 & 6

Day 5: Monday 18 May 2015 DTG: 413nm ETA: 21-22 May 2015 The morning of our fifth day had Blue Heeler more than 100nm west of our original rhumb line. This deviation however equated to only an additional 30nm of … Continue reading →

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Passage to Bermuda Days 3 & 4

Day 3: Saturday 16 May 2015 DTG: 632nm ETA: 21-22 May 2015 After motor sailing the previous night we were rewarded with a pleasant day’s sail, managing to stay close to the rhumb line close hauled with full sails. Winds … Continue reading →

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Passage to Bermuda – Days 1 & 2

Day one Thursday 14 May 2015 DTG: 870nm ETA: Thursday 21 May 2015 A forecast of light easterly breezes is ideal for a pleasant sail north to Bermuda. Although in a couple of days it will change to northeast and … Continue reading →

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Atlantic Crossing – end of voyage!

Ahoy Dear Reader Well, we made it to Martinique in the Caribbean! The last two days of our voyage were sailing perfect! Broad reach, 17-20kn from the east, blue skies, and not too hot. I couldn’t believe how excited I … Continue reading →

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