Crossing the Atlantic – Day Seven
Racing downwind. Autopilot belt failed. Interesting night.
David Beck
Crossing the Atlantic – Day Six
Didn’t write anything down this day – sorry!
Crossing the Atlantic – Day Five
Great morning’s sailing. Didn’t write anything down in the afternoon..
Crossing the Atlantic – Day Four
Varied wind speeds. Kids playing games, making things and a mess with clay. Charlie helming with Theo in his wrap.
Crossing the Atlantic – Day Three
An uncomfortable morning, but once we slowed the boat down it became more comfortable. Nighttime squalls.
Crossing the Atlantic – Day Two
Changing weather forecast, so changing course. More good food…
Crossing the Atlantic – Day One
Comfortable start to the passage – eating proper food, too. Establishing passage routines.
Valle Gran Rey
Stunning cliff-face skyline provides the setting for a secure anchorage off a lovely little town. We spent a wonderful couple of weeks here and exploring inland a little.
Passage Pasito Blanco, Gran Canaria to Valle Gran Rey, La Gomera
Wonderful sail. Experimenting with twin headsails (success), stargazing with Arthur, ringing in the New Year off the South coast of Tenerife.
Pasito Blanco
Spent longer than planned anchored off this somewhat dull, but pretty enough, private urbanisation. Christmas visits from Nana B and Gordon; lots of swimming.