Perfect weather to start our passage west today, and playful dolphins to welcome us!
Author Archives: Gerhard Malan
Send-off
ARRIVAL: Qad Al Tawila Anchorage
Blowing 20kt from north and the last hour was a bit messy. We are anchored next to Arbutus and it is fairly secure. Sunny Spells is hobby-horsing a bit as there’s a bit of a chop, but it’s not uncomfortable while we point into it.
Position 29° 44.272′ N 32° 36.544′ E
COG 017T
SOG 3.1kt
Log 11,473 nm
Engine 425.9 h
24h Log, off Marsa Thelemet, Gulf of Suez
We made 155 miles in 24 hours on the second day. Now motoring on a glassy sea in wind still conditions.
Position 29° 01.242′ N 32° 52.029′ E
COG 330T
SOG 6.5kt
Log 11,421 nm
Engine 417.9 h