Atlantic crossing Archives

Sleep, sail, thrive – crossing an ocean with two young boys and a baby.

July 9, 2022February 21, 2019 by David Beck

Three kids, two adults, one ocean. 19 days. We kept the boat sailing, all stayed sane, baked a cake, played many games – and enjoyed it.

July 9, 2022February 3, 2019 by David Beck

We got there! Long day motor-sailing and hand-steering, but made it 🙂

July 9, 2022February 2, 2019 by David Beck

Bad: Autopilot belt snapped again. Dave ripped the sail. Good: Found a kelp crab. Kept on sailing.

July 9, 2022February 1, 2019 by David Beck

More lovely downwind sailing.

July 9, 2022January 31, 2019 by David Beck

Pleasant trade wind sailing. Experimenting with egg replacer.

July 9, 2022January 30, 2019 by David Beck

Domestic chores took most of the day. Pleasant downwind sailing.

July 9, 2022January 29, 2019 by David Beck

Sailing downwind, trying to keep the kids occupied.

July 9, 2022January 28, 2019 by David Beck

Slow day’s sailing.

July 9, 2022January 27, 2019 by David Beck

Baked bread, made chocolate, chilled.

July 9, 2022January 26, 2019 by David Beck

“caught” some flying fish. Varied sailing, and some maintenance.