POSITION : 51°30'.5 N and 000°11'.3 W
DAY / TIME : 19.05 2013 , 17:00 UTC
MOOD : RELAXED
So folks, here we are, the adventure is over, done with, finito, basta, rien ne va plus !
And it has been quite an exerience, good and 'less good'.
Originally I wanted to write a long summary about my fantastic adventures, but then I don't want to bore you.
So it would be much better if you went back once in a while to one story or the other , and read it again.
Nothing wrong with that.
And it has been quite an exerience, good and 'less good'.
Originally I wanted to write a long summary about my fantastic adventures, but then I don't want to bore you.
So it would be much better if you went back once in a while to one story or the other , and read it again.
Nothing wrong with that.
 THE LUGGAGE NEEDS STRONG HELP...ARRIVED IN VENICE BY 'TRUCK'. |  70 PIECES....LIKE MOVING A HOUSE ! |  BUT HAPPY...NEVERTHELESS ! |
You might have noticed that I have not been entirely convinced by that part of the world called
'PARADISE'.
To be on Christopher Columbus's footsteps was fun, amd I am extremely grateful
that I have achieved what I set out to do.
I also recognise that there are still other areas that I had no time to explore:
Cuba, Haiti, Panama, South America,
but unfortunatley I was runnng out of time.
To sail to and between the Caribbean Islands is not a great challenge,
the return is much tougher,
although as you might remember we had faced one of the worst ARC ( Atlantic Rally for Cruisers ) weather conditions in years.
But that applies everywhere :
The weather is changing,
and whilst the seasons might stay we will face more freaky weather condiitions due to climate change, no matter what we think we do against it :
More wind, more rain, more snow.
'PARADISE'.
To be on Christopher Columbus's footsteps was fun, amd I am extremely grateful
that I have achieved what I set out to do.
I also recognise that there are still other areas that I had no time to explore:
Cuba, Haiti, Panama, South America,
but unfortunatley I was runnng out of time.
To sail to and between the Caribbean Islands is not a great challenge,
the return is much tougher,
although as you might remember we had faced one of the worst ARC ( Atlantic Rally for Cruisers ) weather conditions in years.
But that applies everywhere :
The weather is changing,
and whilst the seasons might stay we will face more freaky weather condiitions due to climate change, no matter what we think we do against it :
More wind, more rain, more snow.
The ARC itself is a fantastic ( social ) experience ,
bringing together sailors and spectators regardless of their
background, nationality or boat size.
All participants, with few exceptions, share their knowledge, plans and dreams, which creates a foundation for friendship that hopefully lasts for longer than just one season.
And we from Champagne have made many friends.
And are grateful for that.
Having done it once, there is no need however to do it again in my view.
Although the cruising ground in the Caribbean is stable with steady trade winds and almost guaranteed nice weather, it seemingly attracts more northern Europeans than those sailing already in warmer climes around the Mediterranean, between Spain and Turkey.
There is no comparison in the world to the european diversity
which I started missing after a while.
Although the cruising ground in the Caribbean is stable with steady trade winds and almost guaranteed nice weather, it seemingly attracts more northern Europeans than those sailing already in warmer climes around the Mediterranean, between Spain and Turkey.
There is no comparison in the world to the european diversity
which I started missing after a while.
| In case you look for a 2 weeks holiday ,be it on a charter boat or at the beach, it is the perfect spot to go to. Beyond that, you have to have a certain resilience in order not to get too bored - unless you find a "job". If you can combine that with sailing, so much the better. The only people who really have fun out there are the crews of the Superyachts. |  The "Capital" is lying most of the time in harbour , the owners are rarely to be seen, and when the boats are being moved, tear and wear will cost a fortune. The crews are the ones who take advantage. They are enjoying the warm climate, get payed, drink themselves stupor, party until sunset, and sail in between. What better for somebody having a gap year ? |
Now I am back home, and happy.
Regardless where you live, home is where your friends and family are.
THE FLAG CAN BE ROLLED UP, END OF STORY !
The adventure is over , so it seems.........
Well folk, your are wrong if you believe that.
There is more to come. Just let me have a brake, ok ?
Life is full of adventures, you just have to look for it. And I am surely looking for the next one.
Don't know yet what it is, not this year anymore though, but I will surely let you participate if you are interested.
In the meantime I will be focusing on my home-page which needs urgent updating and attention.
So I hope some of you will continue reading my ' mutterings ' ,
and if I can add one last wish :
It would be great if you could give me a feedback on what you have been reading so far.
Pls tell me whether you enjoyed this or not, be honest with me.
There is no writer in the world who writes for himself, so any input from whoever you are would be appreciated.
And with these thoughts I herewith close officially the
"ATLANTIC ADVENTURES 2012/2013 " !
There is more to come. Just let me have a brake, ok ?
Life is full of adventures, you just have to look for it. And I am surely looking for the next one.
Don't know yet what it is, not this year anymore though, but I will surely let you participate if you are interested.
In the meantime I will be focusing on my home-page which needs urgent updating and attention.
So I hope some of you will continue reading my ' mutterings ' ,
and if I can add one last wish :
It would be great if you could give me a feedback on what you have been reading so far.
Pls tell me whether you enjoyed this or not, be honest with me.
There is no writer in the world who writes for himself, so any input from whoever you are would be appreciated.
And with these thoughts I herewith close officially the
"ATLANTIC ADVENTURES 2012/2013 " !
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