January 6th 2023, and we have been waiting for this day a long time.
T pontoon in Marina Las Palmas is buzzing with a mixture of excitement and nervousness, as the 24 Viking explorer rally boats with their respective captains and crew complete their final tasks and checks.
Today is the day we have been preparing our minds, bodies and boats in anticipation of the journey from this marina to the Caribbean Island of Grenada. The initial stage will take us to the port of Mindelo in Cape Verde which could take up to 7 days before the onward crossing to Grenada.
Kevin and I joined sailing yacht (catamaran) Irradiance on New Year’s Eve, just in time to celebrate with everyone already on the rally. Lots of music, singing and drinks were complimented by fireworks and fun.
All of these guys needed to let off steam as for the last 2 years almost their entire thoughts and goal have been this adventure to set sail across the Atlantic ocean. The miles we will cover in this next week will be around 878, when we arrive in Cape Verde we will have a few further days of preparation for the 2000 mile sail to Grenada.
It is a daunting prospect yet Irradiance our vehicle, has been carefully and thoroughly looked after by Peter and Diane, we have no worries with regards to the boat preparation and maintenance, however no one can be complacent when out at sea at the mercy of nature and its fickle ways
Over the last week Peter has guided Kevin through the handling of the engines and power systems, while Diane has taken me through her plans and ideas for stocking, storing and management of the provisions and medical kit.
Today the tasks are complete for now and our thoughts are all on a safe and gentle departure from the dock out into that big open ocean
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