Pre-Departure
There can be no better feeling than that of watching a new team come together, except perhaps when the team in question is about to embark on one of life’s last true adventures. For many sailors, the opportunity to push the boundaries from coastal sailing to embarking upon an ocean passage is beyond comprehension. So when the chance arises, it isn’t a surprise to find a group of like-minded individuals that bond very quickly to form a very natural nautical family.
We went sailing today and it was funny, exciting, fulfilling, and telling. The weather dictates a Tuesday departure towards Cape Verde, which promises some idyllic sailing conditions, so the next couple of days will comprise theory sessions and preparation.
The sound of laughter and great conversation emanated from below the decks of FALKEN this evening, and I can’t wait for the journey ahead.
— Emily
We went sailing today and it was funny, exciting, fulfilling, and telling. The weather dictates a Tuesday departure towards Cape Verde, which promises some idyllic sailing conditions, so the next couple of days will comprise theory sessions and preparation.
The sound of laughter and great conversation emanated from below the decks of FALKEN this evening, and I can’t wait for the journey ahead.
— Emily
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Dolphin party!
Kate was about to yank the spinnaker’s sock down when I spotted a stampede of fins heading straight for us. ”Dolphins!”, I yelled back to the cockpit excitedly. Post dinner dish duty was halted down below for the show.
The pool is open!
We stopped the boat, got the ladder down and put out a line with a fender behind the boat. I love swimming in the middle of the ocean, and a bit scary when you realize its more than 4000+ m deep! Love it!
Big Pink Sail Day
I had a most fashionable pointed striped hat at dinner, and out of the depths of a cupboard a cake was created, after 14 days at sea. A group of people I had never met two weeks ago made me feel very special today.