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ARC+ Day 17 – We made it

We crossed the finish line on December 5th at 14:36 local time in Grenada. The final hour was an intense upwind battle with another boat for the finish. We truly got to experience just how much our boat can heel. … Continue reading

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ARC+ Day 16 – Final Sprint

First here is the morning briefing from our captain: Boat Name: IsabelPosition: N13’02.2 W055’19.8Wind: 20 kts EInfo: no squalls but up to 30 kts in the night. Looks like something building behind us now though!! Swell cleaned up a little so nice sailing weather! … Continue reading

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ARC+ Day 12 – Thanksgiving on the Boat

First here is the morning briefing from our captain: Boat Name: IsabelPosition: N14’38.5 W049’16.5Wind: 12kts E right now but been up/down & N/S.Info: Took the parasailor down last night for the first time in 5 days due to local cells building and squalls in … Continue reading

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ARC+ Day 10 – Hikeing Cape Verde recap

First here is the morning briefing from our captain: Boat Name: IsabelPosition: N15’09 W035’26Wind: ENE 12-15 ktsInfo: Looking at this mornings forecasts, thinking we might be glad we didn’t strike too far south!Parasailing along nicely. Found some large areas of floating weeds!Crew are showered, … Continue reading

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ARC+ Day 7 – Calm but still sailing

First here is the morning briefing from our captain: Boat Name: IsabelPosition: N16’41.2 W027’Wind: ENE 10-12 ktsSea State: Small SwellInfo: Vigorously defending our stand on vessel status to the 902ft tanker Dilong Spirit. All well on board! Today was a great day of sailing. We … Continue reading

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