Stunning sunrise. Spectacular and dramatic clouds and squalls developing as the sun peeks over the horizon. A day of squalls, a dramatic sight, a phenomenon not just as aesthetic as it can get out at...
We're halfway to Rapa Nui. It has been pleasant sailing, with warm air, blue skies, and even bluer seas. It is my first time aboard the Bark EUROPA and my first time actually sailing. I’ve been to sea before. I am...
As we have left the coast the colour of the water has become a deep bright blue, making us dream of a swimming break. In these transparent waters, we can see far below the surface, yet we don’t see much life floating...
A day under steady South-easterly winds, blowing at a good 18 to 20kn, allowing us to continue with the good sailing under full canvas. Beam reach sailing the Europa keeps today speeds around the 8 to 9kn on her westerly...
Our sails are billowing with the wind, carrying us further into the great blue expanse. The estimated time of arrival is changing daily as the strength of the wind varies. We finally sail west, accompanied by a pod of striped...
A full week has passed since the beginning of our voyage into the South Pacific. A week of sailing in different courses pulled by the variable winds that characterize the area of this ocean that runs between the northwards...
From last afternoon onwards the wind has backed to a fair Southwesterly first, then to an even better Southerly. Though becoming lighter and lighter, resulting in the slowing down of our progress, it allows us...
With an area of over 165 million square kilometers, the Pacific, the greatest of the Earth’s Oceans has seen humans venturing into its vastness for a long time. When we talk about the history of navigators and...
Even though this is not my first trip, I still feel the nerves before embarking. This time I already know some of the crew members sailing with me, but it is always a surprise who is going to be on board. The nerves were...
Sailing the Channels to Golfo de Penas Puerto Eden (49°08'S., 74°25’W), considered one of the remotest settlements in Chile, just paired with Easter Island and Villa de Las Estrellas at King George...