#10. Ireland to Norway | Day 1

July 5, 2024 | Day 1 At Sea

We were up early to do a mast check and get the boat ready to depart. But our departure time was not for us to choose because we were moored in a wet dock with a lock gate. The options were 4am or 4 pm, with little apparent difference in the forecast we opted for 4 pm.

Joy steered us out of the narrow lock gates and we found ourselves in Galway Bay with much stronger winds than forecast. Our first few hours were very busy getting the boat sailing and finally turning off the engine. What a great moment that always is. After eating a wonderful lazzanlla made by Manot the mate we settled into our watches.

We had the most beautiful evening sail into the long lasting sunset with dolphins joining us and Falken sailing well with staysail and three reefs in the main in 25-29kts of wind through the Aran islands and out into the Atlantic Ocean.

- Jojo Pickering
Skipper
S/Y FALKEN