Yacht Delivery Blog

Not much to report from the high seas today, except for a rather disturbing sight. Our AIS (Automatic Identification System) continues to pick up a significant number of fishing vessels, most likely Korean or Chinese, with miles of long lines trailing behind them. It's a disheartening reminder of the ongoing plundering of the oceans. These factory operations, processing fish directly at sea, further exacerbate the problem.  I've addressed this issue in previous blogs, and it's a tragedy that often goes unnoticed by the public. After all, how many people witness this destruction firsthand? Existing international regulations seem utterly unenforced, leaving these vessels free to pillage the seas with impunity. On a lighter note, from a yacht delivery standpoint, things are going well! We're making excellent time in peaceful conditions, with an apparent wind of 11-15 knots, slightly aft of the beam. It's been a bit too windy to test out the gennaker yet, and we'v...

Today, let's take a moment to reflect on the journey so far and what lies ahead. Forget bananas for scale – this adventure is measured in Atlantic crossings! We've already completed roughly one such crossing, getting to Cape Verde from La Rochelle. Another awaits us to reach the Caribbean, followed by half an Atlantic crossing from the Caribbean to Panama, and then… buckle up… two more Atlantic crossings to reach Tahiti from Panama! While traversing the Atlantic is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for most, doing it back-to-back is a whole new level of adventure. Thankfully, we have some incredible technology on our side: exceptionally detailed weather models that provide reliable forecasts up to 10 days out. Considering our average daily distance is around 150 nautical miles, that means we can see weather developing 1500nm in front of us and plan around that! We primarily rely on ECMWF and GFS models to track weather patterns. For the past 7 days, we've been closely monitor...