Category Archives: General

Yesterday was an extremely testing day for both boat and crew. After a terrible night rolling and banging against the harbour wall when Tom and Tim got up twice to adjust the lines, it was a relief to leave but … Continue reading →

Today was a much better day for several reasons. I did not throw up or go below feeling unwell, we generally went in the right direction towards the UK and we had some sunshine at the end of the day, … Continue reading →

It may not seem like very far in 5 and a half hours but its not easy sailing; either narrow channels between rocks and islands or rolling seas and winds on the nose in open water. We started at 11 … Continue reading →

Nightfall had  her maiden test sail on Monday 2nd. We motored sailed away from the Arcona quay at Fisketangen, past Kungshamm and out into the area near Smogen in sunshine and bouncy seas. We went alongside in Smogen for lunch … Continue reading →

Yes, we’ve finally chosen a name. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions – some very inventive. We thought a link to the past, but something easy to phoneticise when coming into a foreign port. Yet peaceful, don’t you think? Lots … Continue reading →

The new NL is on her way. No name yet, but not for lack of furious thinking to date. She’s an Arcona 43, being built in Sweden for us as I write. Watch this space!