on board VIENTE
07 July 2009 | Glandore Harbour
27 June 2009 | 68nm southwest of Glendore Harbour
26 June 2009 | 240nm SW of Union Hall
25 June 2009 | 370nm SW of Union Hall
24 June 2009 | 525nm SW of Union Hall, Ireland
24 June 2009 | 45 22.0'N:20 03.0'W
23 June 2009 | 43 53.7'N:22 30.6'W
23 June 2009 | 43 53.7'N:22 30.6'W
22 June 2009 | 42 20.3'N:25 22.2'W
21 June 2009 | 40 37.0'N:27 09.0'W
18 June 2009 | Horta, Faial
15 June 2009 | Horta Marina
12 June 2009 | Horta Marina, Faial
11 June 2009 | 10nm south of Ilha do Pico
10 June 2009 | 60nm SW of Santa Maria, Acores
09 June 2009 | 34 31.3'N:23 50.8'W
08 June 2009 | 32 52.5'N:22 06.6'W
07 June 2009 | 31 18.45':19 52.20'W
06 June 2009 | 151nm SSW of Madeira
05 June 2009 | 29 13.0'N:15 35.0'W
passage completed
21 July 2008 | at anchor off Playa Francesa, Isla Graciosa
NE 18kt, hazy / overcast, temp 25C, 1020
VIENTE came to anchor off Playa Francesa, Isla Graciosa at 0730 this morning to complete the passage from Guernsey, logging 1369nm over 9 days.
The satellite map on the 'Viente Position Report' (Shiptrack) link should show the rugged volcanic nature of this land. Less than a mile across the straight of El Rio are the dramatic towering cliffs of the north of Lanzarote. Just one other cruising yacht here; with 18kts blowing off the land, the anchorage is like a mill pond.
Whist enjoying the ocean passage, it is also very nice when it all stops! Last night was particularly rolly, probably the result of reducing sails to 'postage stamp size' (to slow down for a dawn arrival). First item was a gloriously hot shower, then a strong coffee; now posting this arrival; next on agenda will be an egg & bacon breakfast!
Thank you Family, your emails really helped; we hope you can all enjoy cruising the Canarias over the coming year.
The satellite map on the 'Viente Position Report' (Shiptrack) link should show the rugged volcanic nature of this land. Less than a mile across the straight of El Rio are the dramatic towering cliffs of the north of Lanzarote. Just one other cruising yacht here; with 18kts blowing off the land, the anchorage is like a mill pond.
Whist enjoying the ocean passage, it is also very nice when it all stops! Last night was particularly rolly, probably the result of reducing sails to 'postage stamp size' (to slow down for a dawn arrival). First item was a gloriously hot shower, then a strong coffee; now posting this arrival; next on agenda will be an egg & bacon breakfast!
Thank you Family, your emails really helped; we hope you can all enjoy cruising the Canarias over the coming year.
Comments
| Vessel Name: | Viente |
| Vessel Make/Model: | Hallberg Rassy 40 |
| Hailing Port: | Emsworth, England |
| Crew: | Gerry & Pat |
| Extra: | Ellos, May 14 2008 |
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on board VIENTE
Who: Gerry & Pat
Port: Emsworth, England