by sitesALIVE! | Jan 5, 2017 | Photo Galleries
We were welcomed to 2017 with a gale – the violence that the sea can heap on a boat is not describable. After an exhausting couple of days, we were rewarded with what was been the nicest day of sailing that we’ve had in months, with lots of sunshine and 15 knots...
by sitesALIVE! | Dec 28, 2016 | Photo Galleries
This week we had a lonely Christmas at sea, but we received many holiday emails from friends and family, and had several Skype video conversations with friends and family, and all of that, including the encouragement and good wishes from our sitesALIVE participants...
by sitesALIVE! | Dec 21, 2016 | Photo Galleries
We passed one of the milestones of Vendée Globe this week, Cape Leeuwin, at the southwest corner of Australia. This is also a reminder that we still have a long, long way to go and we must look after our boat. Leech Tape Above Draft Stripe 2 Fractional Gennaker...
by sitesALIVE! | Dec 10, 2016 | Photo Galleries
We continue to cross the Indian Ocean, in the company of squalls and albatross. Albatross & Sunset Sunset Shrimp Front passage Instruments Bohlken Baro – Kerguelen Low Wempe Barograph...
by sitesALIVE! | Dec 7, 2016 | Photo Galleries
We passed the Cape of Good Hope this week and now head to the Indian Ocean. Keeping an eye on the boat and the weather, we’ve also managed to establish a better sleeping routine. Main Halyard Bumps Hydro Generator repair Squid Starboard Vang Chafe Bowsprit Fur...
by sitesALIVE! | Dec 4, 2016 | Photo Galleries
The fractional gennaker had its lashing at the bottom of the sail, connecting to the furling cable, come apart. The furled sail had then migrated up the cable about 1 meter, and needed to be pulled back down, to be able to lash the sail back to the furling cable. We...
