We had a chance to swim today but got no takers. For the past few days we have been somewhat mesmerized by the presence of Portuguese men of war.
Category: Sailing
The formidable belly of a sailing vessel – or – how to provision for 5 hungry crew!
Prior to the Atlantic Crossing of Sail For Epilepsy, many preparations were necessary: assembling the medical kit, sourcing spare parts, organizing the sleep study, and getting the boat ship-shape with various improvements and maintenance.
The cycle of life on board Ingwe
Today, Sunday May 22 2022, we are just north of Bermuda and have just passed through the 1,000nm milestone of the voyage. It’s been a week at sea and we are about 1/3rd of the way to the Azores. 1,000nm is a huge personal milestone having sailed 700nm solo previously, so this is my longest at sea adventure, so far.
How do we make drinkable water from the ocean?
We are surrounded by an ocean of water but it’s not drinkable. How can we convert it to drinking water?
Why do we keep altering course? Sailing to wind
If you are following us on the tracker you will notice that we are not making a direct course to the Azores. Why, you may ask?
What is time?
During our voyage, we will cross multiple time zones. We have to consider what watch time it is, for variety of reasons.
A day of repairs
I always say that you need to take a lot of different rope (called lines)with you on a boat, just in case. Today we needed them. Last night we had reefed the mainsail which requires a reefing line to pull the sail partially down.
A Day at Sea
After departure from Fort Lauderdale my expectation was that we would need to spend a couple of days establishing routines. One of the biggest adjustments when sailing offshore concerns when to sleep, or rather when not to sleep.
Sleep Study at Sea
During the past 30 years designing medical devices, I have been involved in a number of studies to test them in the laboratory and also in the clinic. I never thought that my professional vocation would intersect with my love of sailing.
Do You Remember the Classic Tale
Do you remember the classic tale “Twas the night before Christmas”? That is how it feels right now. Over a year of preparation and in 16 hours we will disembark for the Azores.