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When I needed sleep, I set the radar alarm. I got good regular sleep except if there was traffic or squalls as these set off the alarm and there was no point sleeping then.
Hi SD. even though on one occasion it ripped a block off the toe rail in a down wind jibe I would recomend one to everyone. Maybe should not be used as a preventer a lighter line would have saved the block and the break would have slowed the boom down.
Charles, I had to deal with the doldrums twice north of 00,00.00 I believe at the point I crossed it, was at its thinnest at about 80 miles; so about 10hrs at 6 knots the current runs at about 1.5 knots.
Simon, thanks for the pics and congrats on the crossing.
Will you keep your boat or are you selling her?
I am interested to hear more about Ericson 39B as a cruising boat.
Simon, I would imagine that the biggest enemy would be boredom out there. That and trying to keep an interesting diet. Was there anything that took you by surprise about the boat or the passage?
Well done, Captain Simon! Truly enjoyed following your epic journey, as did everyone else. Get more pictures up at your earliest convenience.
The very best to you!
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