Tag Archives: Bermuda

Passage to Bermuda – Arrival

Posted on May 22, 2015 by blueheelerhr39

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

Posted on May 20, 2015 by blueheelerhr39

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

Posted on May 17, 2015 by blueheelerhr39

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

Posted on May 16, 2015 by blueheelerhr39

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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Today we checked out of St Maarten and tomorrow we sail to Bermuda. Our voyage of 875nm should take around seven days and the grib shows light winds and moderate seas. The best time to sail is between end April … Continue reading →

Posted on May 13, 2015 by blueheelerhr39 | Comments Off on Heading north