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 again, 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 heels.
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 chilly, 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 beers) 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
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 again, 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 heels.
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 chilly, 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 beers) 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
crew@59-north.com
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