#1. ADRIENNE | ST. MAARTEN TO Gran Canaria | DAY 16

February 24, Day 16 | Lemon cake and dolphins!

After what feels like an eternity of motoring, we’re finally free! The winds have blessed us since lunchtime, and it’s smooth sailing ahead. Yet another time dolphins have been putting on a show, playing on our bow. Meanwhile, in the galley, the lemon cake is in the making, so you know life is good. Of course, we’re also treating ourselves to hotdogs for dinner – nothing says ‘boat life’ quite like a hotdog while the boat heals. We’re in the final stretch now, with 350 nautical miles still to go, but at least it’s a good time to reflect on how fast this passage has flown by.

The conditions are a little chili, but our super captain and meteorologist Erik has promised that sunnier and warmer weather is just around the corner. We’ll gladly take it! For now, though, we’re making the most of the final days, savoring each wave and hopefully savoring some cold beverages (probably bears) once we reach Gran Canaria. Because let’s be honest, after days of sailing, there’s nothing like a cold drink in hand and the sun on your face. Cheers to that!

Vegard Øien, Crew