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We left Flensburg, slipped through the Kiel Canal and out into the North Sea, crossed the Skagerrak to Norway and worked our way up to Oslo through Oslofjord, then turned south again through the Swedish skerries and the Danish straits and back home to Flensburg — 1,106 nautical miles round trip. The North Sea gave us the full range: 2-metre waves and a top speed of 8.6 knots, but also a glorious run under spinnaker across the Skagerrak, where we flew the kite.

It was not without its dramas. We climed the mast once to fix VHF antenna, nursed the boat through five engine failures, got flashed by a cruise ship swinging in Oslo harbour, and even brought her alongside in Oslo with no engine at all. All told we logged 226 hours under sail, including 80 hours at night and 6 night-time harbour entrances. What a trip!

What a trip! We sailed a big loop around Brittany and the Channel Islands. We hopped between Atlantic islands and historic ports — Roscoff, Morlaix, Saint-Malo, Douarnenez and many more — squeezing in as many harbour entries and exits as we could and making the most of every tidal gate. There was plenty of night sailing, a fair bit of weather to work with, and endless opportunities to sharpen our navigation and boat handling. Best of all, the crew was brilliant on both legs — everyone was great, learned loads, and made the whole adventure so much fun.

We sailed through the Danish Straits and the Kattegat, visiting plenty of picturesque harbours and practicing lots of night navigation. The trip included both coastal and offshore passages, with conditions ranging from light breezes to strong winds. Best of all, the crew was fantastic — their teamwork and spirit made the whole adventure even more memorable.

It was a sporty transat crossing — the kind that tests both boat and crew. Strong winds howled, the swell rose, and a few stubborn boat issues kept us on our toes. Yet, day by day, we pressed on. And when we finally sighted land on the far side of the Atlantic.

We sailed clockwise around Jutland, exploring iconic seafaring landmarks such as the Kiel Canal, Skagerrak, Kattegat, and the Danish Straits. This stunning region offered both challenging navigation and a broad range of winds. We had a chance to relax under a spinnaker in light winds, as well as experience stronger conditions.

We sailed along the West Portugal and around Galicia coast. There was a mix of offshore and coastal sailing, as well as challanging but rewarding night navigation. We visited charming Portugal towns and Galicia’s magical fjords (Rias). We visited several notorious locations renowned for their challenging weather, such as Finisterre and Muxia.

On this epic route, we sailed almost 5,000 NM from Les Sables-d’Olonne, via the Canary Islands, all the way to Martinique. We faced many challenges, especially at the beginning of the trip where we had to fight very strong headwinds and big swell. But everyone was great and the boat was unstoppable so we reached our destination on the other side of the Atlantic with happy faces and a sense of achievement.

A breathtaking and epic sailing trip in the English Channel, where we reveled in the picturesque and challenging tidal sailing area, and bonded with an exceptional crew, making it a truly unforgettable experience of a lifetime.

The Cape Verde islands made a big impression on us. Wonderful people, a great mix of African and Portuguese culture, super year-round weather, great hiking opportunities and incredible nature. We spent 10 days sailing around this beautiful archipelago before making a 9 days passage to the Canaries.

Winter sailing around mythical Greek Islands, exploring traditional windmills in Mykonos & ancient city of Delos. Great crew and island hopping cruising in the Greek paradise of Cyclades.

In the summer 2022 we sailed and explored the Azores archipelago located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The trip was AMAZING!!! Everyone was fantastic. We loved every second of the adventure. The azores is one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever seen, and we should definitely come back there in the future.

In spring 2022 we sailed from Tenerife to Mallorca. During the ocean passages, the crew experienced high winds and long Atlantic swell. The crew was navigating using astro navigation on the long Atlantic passage from Madeira to Gibraltar.

At the end of October 2021, we sailed from Palma de Mallorca to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The adventurous crew enjoyed fair winds and long Atlantic waves on this trip.