arrived!
We had a great last downwind sail between Barbados and St Vincent. It is wonderful to be here at long last. Thanks to John the cabinboy for all his help and expertise. Also thanks to Ewan for his entertaining editing!
Day Seventeen-Land ahoy!!!
"We had to motor in the night as the wind dropped and we were only making 3kts. However,our wind has now returned so instead of hearing the engine you hear the wonderful fizz and whoosh as Betsy sails through the waves. The throttle cable has been sticking so...
Day Sixteen-Bermuda Triangle
"The wind that was constant during the night fell away by mid day so we had to motor a few hours. There was rain this morning! A short heavy downpour which cleaned some of the salt from Betsy. Its a joy to have 3 on board and therefore enjoy more sleep. The...
Day Fifteen-Ship ahoy!!!
"Our first boat was spotted this morning in nearly 2 weeks. Called Solomon Brown it was sailing from Barbados and was 250 feet long. We have heard via satelite phone that Gry the yacht berthed beside us in Mindelo is arriving in St Vincent for 'sundowners'...
Day Fourteen-as far away from Brexit as possible..
"Can't believe we have been at sea on the good boat Betsy for 2 weeks! As we have polled out twin headsails there is a lot of rolling about. You have to brace yourself all the time. John or Colin go round the deck checking for chafe and wear and any loose...
Day Thirteen-scudding along
"View positions on Viking Explorers FB group page.
30/1/20 2300
14 33 870 N
051 25.022 W
Betsy is thundering along at well over 6 kts. I think if this wind stays it will be our best 24 hours so far! Colin is still in touch with...
30/1/20 2300
14 33 870 N
051 25.022 W
Betsy is thundering along at well over 6 kts. I think if this wind stays it will be our best 24 hours so far! Colin is still in touch with...