The low pressure system I'm planning to hop a ride south on has been playing up. Last night it blew a steady 40 knots with gust 60+. Despite being in a sheltered harbour Ara' Deg groaned and heeled all night just from the force of the wind against mast and rigging.
The flag got ripped off. The pole snapped. Luckily it remained in the cockpit so Y Ddraig Coch will fly again!
Still planning an a Sunday departure as by then the winds will have decreased and veered to the east. At least according to the latest forecast.
It's then going to a game of strategy mixed with some luck as I weave my way down between constantly shifting low pressure systems. The journey should take between 10 and 20 days, depending on my fortune. Let's say 15 then.
Bismark II
Ara' deg in Vestmann Harbour
rafted up to a old fishing boat
enfys Ynys yr Ia / Iceland rainbow
the nice side of rain
up above
view out the hatch
down below
the usual mess
Reykjavik Harbour
Ara' Deg out on the end
Arctic Fashion
La mode in Reykjavik
view from the hill
looking out over the Strait of Belle Isle to the Labrador coast
dinner in Noddy Bay
You are here
Frank the lighthouse builder
little squit
beaten up but still floating
Newfoundland
Noddy Bay
Wind chart
00:00 28 August 2008
Iceberg chart
1 comment:
I was there when you left and I am going to be there to see you return. Anticipation levels are rising!!
Till then, hwyl
Em x
Post a Comment