Sea as far as the eye can see
We’ve now been at sea for 12 days and all going well we will hit the halfway way-point tomorrow morning. Instead of counting nautical miles sailed we can start counting nautical miles remaining. At the moment our first port of call in the Caribbean is likely to be Union Island but that’s still 12-14 days away.
So how’s life onboard?
3 grown men sharing 24m2, lets call it cozy and intimate. The cockpit is where we tend to gather when the 3 of us are together and that’s not even 4m2, so yes cozy! Keeping track of dates and days is a challenge as time kind of loses its relevance and takes on another dimension, there is still the sense and sequence of time but without the names of days or dates.
We are living in a continuously moving environment where little stays put and even though we have become accustomed to Link Ones movements mishaps do happen (regularly). Pots and pans, plates and cutlery, the occasional coffee or tea cup can go flying when you least expect it. Very frustrating!
We’ve had near perfect visibility since we set sail so there is one factor that is continuously with us and that is the horizon, its always there just in front of us and all around us moving at the same speed as us, sea as far as the eye can see! There is something soothing about gazing out over the ocean, it reminds me of the hypnotic state you can find yourself in when staring into an open fire, its alive, always in motion, changing continuously, never the same, you can sit for hours studying it. We do!
We are eating well and all 3 of us go the extra mile to turn simple ingredients into a decent meal. It turns out that Per-Erling is an enthusiastic baker so we have been treated to sour dough bread twice and even cinnamon buns. Very impressive considering the size and equipment available in the galley.
Another bonus is that we have managed to catch a few fish. To date we have caught 4 Dorado’s and 1 Bonito. 1 Dorado provides 2 meals for the 3 of us. Google ”Dorado”they are the most fascinating of fish, beautifully coloured until they die, then they loose their splendour. A wee bit morbid perhaps but its like you can see the life run out of them.
Today Johan is in charge of food and he’s in the galley at this very moment. I believe we are going to be treated to a pasta with tomato, chili peppers, garlic and mozzarella. Can’t wait, you are more hungry at sea!
All in all we are fine, missing our families and taking life one wave at a time.
//Iain
Bröder, är så imponerad av ert äventyr. Här hemma lackar det mot jul. Blåsigt, halt och regn. Granen inköpt och nästan alla julklappar. Julhelgen är planerad och ni kommer att finnas i våra tankar varje dag. Dröm er bort till julskinka, senapssill och julmust och lyxa med kex och Dorado 😀 Kramar från Peter
Each day since you set sail I picture you all riding the waves of the magnificent Atlantic.
I check the red dot of your progress via satellite read your inspiring words when meeting new challenges and describing them all with such enthusiasm.
Such a breathtaking adventure!
Such a delight to read.
Stay safe and embrace the new men you are becoming.
I raise a toast of absolute admiration to the Buddha of the ocean, Captain Evensen and his two poetic sailors Iain & Johan.
A Very Happy Christmas from the Yellow House
-To travel well is better than to arrive…
Oj vad kul det är att följa er! Så härligt ni har det, såklart blir jag avis! Här rullar julförberedelserna på, vi har alla barnen hemma så kökstimmarna är många… må gott och vi önskar er en härlig jul! Och! Det går säkert finfint att grava dorado eller bonito till ert julbord… många kramar! Maria och Håkan
Kämpa på gänget. Ser på kortet att det är en bit kvar. Idag 21/12, lämnade vi just Union Island och går norrut men är tillbaka ca 29-30 dec. Det är en cool ö med en supercool by och en fin ankarvik, men det vet ju P-E. Njut nu av en annorlunda jul med förhoppningsvis sill från IKEA. Hälsar Michael och Marianne på Elvira