20-02-2025
59’49S 069’41W
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No one Drake passage is the same. The notorious stretch of water between the America’s and Antarctica is famous for its wild seas. Ever since its name giver sailed these waters its reputations have grown. Little did the English officer know of what mythical status this arena would ever hold. Spanish blood is what he was after. And maybe this made him blind of what white discoveries he didn’t make… https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Drake
A Great Wanderer glides by with more than enough wind under its wings. I’m at the helm alone on the deck as i see the first glimpse of a clearing horizon. The building cumulus betray the skies real intentions. The last 6 hours it has been blowing hard, but the worst was to the north of us. It seemed the plan to make west and not in a hurry had payed of. The storm sails worked well, and the ship handled like always, beautifully. Now the second low was upon us. Less wind but from a less favorable angle. Most likely the Scania department would have to assist. And so it was. After the wind had dropped a little more, it also veered into the NW. With time running short none was wasted in firing up the engine. And here we are with the paddle to the metal and the second low nearly passed rolling along at 6kn.
All is well!
Gijs
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