Instead of studying for the exam…
As I wrote earlier, I have taken part in the coastal navigation course during this spring. The examination of the … Continue reading “Instead of studying for the exam…”
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Planning new cushions and blankets
We are planning to get new cushions and blankets for S/Y Dolphin Dance. I have looked through many online stores … Continue reading “Planning new cushions and blankets”
The tiller and the mattress boards varnished
The tiller is now varnished with the total of eight layers of Hempel’s Favourite Varnish. We are quite pleased with … Continue reading “The tiller and the mattress boards varnished”
Spring maintenance finally began
Finally the weather permitted starting spring maintenance at the boat – the topsides of S/Y Dolphin Dance are now washed … Continue reading “Spring maintenance finally began”
Varnishing and planning purchases
Usually at this time of the year we have already removed the winter cover and started cleaning and polishing the topsides. However, … Continue reading “Varnishing and planning purchases”
Organization and storage onboard
During last summer we learned that for two persons, a 29ft boat is spacious enough when everything is kept well … Continue reading “Organization and storage onboard”
Preparations during spring
We were planning to start cleaning and fixing the boat already. Even though it is the 1st of April, the … Continue reading “Preparations during spring”
Preventing and treating seasickness
Seasickness is something that we both are prone to. This issue was worrying Minna especially because she had no previous sailing experience … Continue reading “Preventing and treating seasickness”
Amazing videos from the Volvo Ocean Race
Extreme sailing footage from the Southern Ocean onboard Telefónica and Puma Ocean Racing. The teams are on the Leg 5 from Auckland to Itajai, … Continue reading “Amazing videos from the Volvo Ocean Race”
Sailing video from Southern Norway
We have now uploaded a new sailing video to YouTube. The material was filmed during the summer 2011 in Southern … Continue reading “Sailing video from Southern Norway”