Day 5

2024-1 | ISBJORN | Vindön-Bergen Delivery/Shakedown
Jon Amtrup
Jon Amtrup

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
27 February 2024
Leg 1 Vindön-Bergen | Day 3

We left idyllic Korshamn in the morning and headed out to sea. The stretch between Lindesnes and Tananger is exposed, feared, and most often bumpy. We got it all—from a light breeze to gusting 32 knots, confused seas, and rain. But the crew were all smiles and laughter all the way through the hardship. When we finally pulled in to Tananger in the pitch dark, they were wet, hungry, tired, but still smiling. JoJo's delicious curry warmed us all up. All well on board, Jon, JoJo, and crew.

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