The cupboards, the water tanks (yes, both of them again), the dieseltanks and the fruit and veggie nets are are all full. The boat, the clothes and the crew have been washed and we have enough reading, viewing, playing, making things materials to stay busy for a year. And the boat has been checked and checked from the top of the mast to the bottom for the keel. After a blissful week in an apartment with Opa and Omi.
We are finally ready to step back on the boat and loosen the lines for our longest passage of this trip, the 2000 nautical miles from Mindelo to Paramaribo, Suriname.
Our tummies are rumbling with anticipation, nerves and a little excitement. Although Macsen claims he would prefer to fly than sail, the entire crew seems ready for the challenge. The trade winds look steady and to date the forecast is calling for a steady, if lightish, wind for the first week to keep us wobbling towards the other side of the ocean.
Sadly, we bid goodbye for now to the Alutia and Olav and Birgitte. Fair winds and thank you for sharing some great adventures!
Mariette 07/12/2017
Wow, impressive. Have a safe and nice journey.
Mariette
Theaheesen 07/12/2017
Waauw, great picture!
Fair Winds and enjoy your trip!
“Nostress” crew
Loeki 07/12/2017
Zo leuk om te lezen! Heel veel plezier en een veilige reis toegewenst!
Bob 07/12/2017
Schip Ahoy. Goede vaart.
Helen Thomas 07/12/2017
Dear ones, Bon voyage and steady as she goes. I will be thinking of you lots and looking forward to bulletins. Stay safe, dry, warm and fed…maybe I don’t need to worry about the warm? Helen/Hongu xx
Beth Paynter 07/12/2017
Wishing you a safe and enjoyable journey.
Marjolein (opstapper shalom) 07/12/2017
Nice picture! Enjoy the passage!
Laura 08/12/2017
Ziet er geweldig uit sebas, wat een avontuur! Have a save trip!
Ellen 08/12/2017
Have a good trip, safe sailing and enjoy