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Sailing
I’m not going to lie - I really miss my dog. And my family. Being sweaty and dirty all the time is a challenge. To bounce against walls, and fly across open spaces, gets old quickly. Will the toilet will flush properly today? Tortillas with peanut butter for breakfast every day. And having to constantly think of creative ways to take the life my fellow crew mates.
That last thing is the skipper’s idea. A game that keeps everybody on edge and produces corpses, and eventually ghosts, at a phenomenal rate. On this boat, the Grim Reaper can show up at any time when you least expect it.
We play other games as well. Glums&Glows is a 59 North special, and is played after every dinner. A bit of team building, and an opportunity to reflect on the day’s events.
As we’re just now approaching Cap Verde (two thirds of the way) I can’t help but think of all the wonderful things that happen on a trip like this; strangers become friends, terror turns into confidence, and ignorance into knowledge. All this, in an environment where the ocean is the master, and we’re just small specks of octopus poop, as Anton The Apprentice likes to say.
It’s not for everyone. But if you do decide to cross some of most isolated spaces on the planet in a small boat, you’re definitely in for a mighty interesting ride.
And next time I’ll bring my dog with me. 😊
Peter Fagerberg
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The Human Factor
Thus our existence slowly reverted to a much simpler form of being. We start to notice the smaller things, we start looking up and around, we start observing our thoughts. Sailing can be a great social accelerator. Sharing hardship and milestones, friendships are born and evolve at a speed that would seem impossible from land. And after those three weeks spent with you, I am getting ready to leave our vessel with the profound conviction that those bonds will stay with us for the rest of our lives.
The Penultimate Blog from Adrienne II
After 20 days, and 3000+ nautical miles, we're back on land. The motley crew of Adrienne II, consisting of 7 happy amateurs supported by 3 professionals, have completed an epic journey many dream of but few realize. So much of this trip has been about being present - with nature, with each other, with this boat. My biggest takeaway from this trip is the amazing crossing of the ITCZ (Inter Tropical Convergence Zone). We all hope you've enjoyed the blog as much as we've enjoyed creating it.
Mother Nature, you’ve outdone yourself!
It’s been a great experience to have a non-traditional trans-Atlantic, as it’s been packed with genuinely cool features. The Doldrums!! A place sailors have been talking about for centuries. The unpredictability is what made it such an exhilarating experience. While some might be frightened or alarmed by this kind of weather, I was embodied with a sense of calm and awe. There’s something wildly beautiful about being reminded how small you are, while feeling so incredibly alive.