Category Archives: ARC+

We had an amazing time in Cape Verde, exploring the island and taking in all it had to offer. I’ll share more details in upcoming posts. For now, I’m thrilled to share that after factoring in motoring and handicaps, we … Continue reading →

First here is the morning briefing from our captain: Boat Name: IsabelPosition: N17’17.7 W024’33.6Wind: NNE 15 ktsSea State: Light SwellInfo: Parasailing….Running water maker to arrive in Mindelo with full tank. All good on board, some crew not overly impressed with showering restriction!! After a beautiful … Continue reading →

First here is the morning briefing from our captain: Boat Name: IsabelPosition: N19’14.5 W022’36.1Wind: NNE 20 ktsSea State: 1.5-2M SwellInfo: All good on board!Seeing some signs of chafe around the boat (and crew!!).Only minor breakages so far So far, we’ve only snapped one line, which … Continue reading →

First here is the morning briefing from our captain: Boat Name: IsabelPosition: N21’30 W020’45Wind: NE 16-22 ktsSea State: 2.0M SwellInfo: Now on Stbd gybePoled out Genoa & main for the time being…. All well on board! We made our first gybe since starting, with the … Continue reading →

First here is the morning briefing from our captain: Boat Name: IsabelPosition: N23’59.8 W018’56.7Wind: NE 16-22 ktsSea State: 1.5-2.0M SwellInfo: More Parasailor untangling on the foredeck this morning (morning work out). All on board ok! After yesterday’s attempt to hoist the parasailor, today was finally … Continue reading →