wind has shifted to the south. still weak but i expect it to gain strength soon....

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Fri, 19/07/2013 - 20:46

wind has shifted to the south. still weak but i expect it to gain strength soon. 44 44N 057 16W

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44 07'N 060 26'W. 7.5kn. 150nm in 24h.

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Thu, 18/07/2013 - 13:43

44 07'N 060 26'W. 7.5kn. 150nm in 24h.

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with 7.5kn towards Sable Island. 43 55'N 63 22'W https://maps.google.com/maps?f...

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Wed, 17/07/2013 - 20:40

with 7.5kn towards Sable Island. 43 55'N 63 22'W https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode&q=43.916667%2C+-63.366667&aq&sll=37.0625%2C-95.677068&sspn=55.192325%2C135.263672&vpsrc=6&t=h&ie=UTF8&z=6&iwloc=A

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Even though the OSTAR is over, Raph would very much appreciate if you send him p...

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Wed, 17/07/2013 - 20:34

Even though the OSTAR is over, Raph would very much appreciate if you send him personal messages. Here is how: http://ralph.avance.ch/messages.html In fact, sailing to Greenland is just as much a challenge, where the only compagnons might be icebergs. I (Ralphs messaging relay) will be only sporadically online the next two weeks, so expect delays in post (of up to several days). Ivo

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43 29'N 064 08'W. 7kn.

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Wed, 17/07/2013 - 15:28

43 29'N 064 08'W. 7kn.

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now gearbox works again.

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Wed, 17/07/2013 - 15:27

now gearbox works again.

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over vhf i hear that british beagle puts into halifax as well. 1 why? 2 why are...

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Wed, 17/07/2013 - 06:13

over vhf i hear that british beagle puts into halifax as well. 1 why? 2 why are they already there? alex: txt me on my satphone.

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20 dolphins at the bow. 42 34'N 64 40'W.

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Tue, 16/07/2013 - 21:12

20 dolphins at the bow. 42 34'N 64 40'W.

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today at 12 UTC I saw another sailboat. Now I hear that this must have been Geof...

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Tue, 16/07/2013 - 16:04

today at 12 UTC I saw another sailboat. Now I hear that this must have been Geoff Alcorn on Wind of Lorne! Just great.

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boomed out genoa, wind straight astern. 42 23'N 065 06'W.

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Tue, 16/07/2013 - 16:04

boomed out genoa, wind straight astern. 42 23'N 065 06'W.

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at dusk after a fine night at 42 15'N 065 21'W.

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Tue, 16/07/2013 - 09:51

at dusk after a fine night at 42 15'N 065 21'W.

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dolphins cheering me up.

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Tue, 16/07/2013 - 05:19

dolphins cheering me up.

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"Charging" at 3.5kn. Sun. Mist. Fog horn of tanker in the distance.

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Mon, 15/07/2013 - 20:52

"Charging" at 3.5kn. Sun. Mist. Fog horn of tanker in the distance.

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this doesn't feel like sailing to Greenland. first, sailing requires some wind,...

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Mon, 15/07/2013 - 20:22

this doesn't feel like sailing to Greenland. first, sailing requires some wind, second, it is hot in my alu can. did global warming push the doldrums to 42N? At least book #11 is another great read.

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i am in canadian waters now. 220nm from Newport. Slightly ridiculous. 41 30'N 06...

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Mon, 15/07/2013 - 16:20

i am in canadian waters now. 220nm from Newport. Slightly ridiculous. 41 30'N 066 21'W.

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woohoo! just saw my first shark. about 3m long, 12m away.

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Mon, 15/07/2013 - 05:45

woohoo! just saw my first shark. about 3m long, 12m away.

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3kn have never felt so fast.

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Sun, 14/07/2013 - 14:03

3kn have never felt so fast.

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the sea is absolutely flat covered with fog. 41 01'N 067 30W.

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Sun, 14/07/2013 - 14:02

the sea is absolutely flat covered with fog. 41 01'N 067 30W.

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it is pitch black but I can hear the dolphins.

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Sun, 14/07/2013 - 07:15

it is pitch black but I can hear the dolphins.

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again close encounter with fishing vessel. no AIS, i could hear him in the fog b...

Submitted by Ralph Villiger on Sun, 14/07/2013 - 00:40

again close encounter with fishing vessel. no AIS, i could hear him in the fog but got no visual. but they watch the radar and respond over radio.

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