Position: 43°22.9’N 166°11.2’W | Course: 349° | Speed: 6.4 kn
Today was a day of grey skies, silky ocean, and low-hanging clouds. The shift in weather had been expected, but still—it hit all of us a bit harder than we thought. The realization that we were in shorts and covered in sunscreen just two days ago feels almost surreal. Three days ago, we even had a swim stop because there was no wind. And today… there was no wind again. I must admit, the idea of a swim stop crossed my mind—though it never made it past my lips!
Duvets are back in their covers, and Michael’s incredible chili con carne—made with chocolate and coffee—matched the mood of the day perfectly.
As planned, we ran an abandon-ship drill and suited up in our survival suits. We do this every month or once per voyage, but this was the first time it actually felt good to put them on. These suits are Arctic- and Antarctic-grade, normally much too warm—but today they were just right. And we looked great! Matz and Floris took the winning picture of the day: the whole crew lined up in our bright orange suits.
Last night, we were visited by a pod of dolphins. With the moon hidden behind the clouds, we could see their shapes glowing in the bioluminescent algae. It was like watching little torpedoes—or dolphins in neon wetsuits—darting around the bow. We tried to capture it on film… fingers crossed it shows up!
Later today, we spotted more dolphins—possibly the same pod. They were common dolphins: small, fast, energetic. Bird sightings are changing too. I think I saw a short-tailed albatross today, though it was too far to be absolutely sure. The black-footed albatross has definitely been around though—magnificent as always!
We’re currently under engine and expect to remain so for another day or so, as we are between weather systems. The forecasts keep shifting, so who knows—maybe tomorrow will bring us some wind after all.
All is well on board, Jet
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