Ripping, Oasis and Transatlantic Completion

A big title. First we sailed really fast, up to 13 knots, in 18 knots of true wind speed to Conception Cay. We were hoping for a special place and we were not disappointed. Thanks to Crewmate Joe, also a fine chef, for providing the “heads up” on the island from prior travels.

9.6 for 3.25

9.6 average speed over 3 hours and 24 minutes on a beam reach with winds from 15 to 19 knots

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sail to Conception Cay was perfect.

Broke out the code 0 on for a change

Broke out the code 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

loving the sail to Conception Cay

loving the sail to Conception Cay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

conception 2 conception cliff conception

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With Captain Jan thrilled to be here
With Captain Jan thrilled to be here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Captain takes the Go Pro for a swim in the clearest water
The Captain takes the Go Pro for a swim in the clearest water

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

jib up davali af davali brush davali explore davali shore front davali davali

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can’t take too many pictures of Davali

Joe spots a nurse? shark (swimming in the middle)
Joe spots a nurse? shark (swimming in the middle)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

up close and personal
I was a bit uncomfortable snorkeling with our friend swimming about but Joe was fearless.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sunset conception

 

 

 

 

 

Ripping up the Exumas at 12.2 knots with moderate winds on a beam reach
Ripping up the Exumas at 12.2 knots with moderate winds on a beam reach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with Code D and Main sail
with Code D and Main sail

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And Joe catching a large Dorado (mahi mahi) for dinner
And Joe catching a large Dorado (mahi mahi) for dinner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today we arrived in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, marking the completion of our transatlantic crossing. Crossing the Gulf Stream and seeing the skyline of Miami poke up over the horizon was truly exciting. I will remember these days as blissful.

It’s not over…I look forward to sailing Davali home to New York.

 

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14 Responses to Ripping, Oasis and Transatlantic Completion

  1. Philip Gussack says:

    Yeeee Haaaa!!!!!! You Made it!!!!!
    Congratulations!!! Well done.
    looking forward to dinner when you get home to hear all the stories!
    Keep the pics coming.

  2. Jonathan McHugh says:

    cap’t yic so bummed I could not sail down there with you, lets make a plan soon for the summer so we can get some time maybe with the ladies? will u bring the back to carribean next winter, dying to get there with u Jonathan McHugh songstew@me.com 310 283 7135

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  3. Paul McDowell says:

    Cool. Hope it’s fun. Wish I were there.

  4. Marc Wein says:

    You are a racing Cat. You are supposed to go fast!

    Sent from my iPad

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  5. Seams says:

    Cooloe
    Amazing pictures
    Pics of a lifetime
    Enjoy this amazing boat and all it has to offer you

  6. Jill Friedlander Robinson says:

    Brother — may I call you brother — you blow my mind.

  7. Peter Drittel says:

    Awesome adventure. Excited for you!!

    *From:* s/v Davali [mailto:comment-reply@wordpress.com] *Sent:* Monday, May 18, 2015 10:09 PM *To:* peter@pmdtradingllc.com *Subject:* [New post] Ripping, Oasis and Transatlantic Completion

    Adam posted: “A big title. First we sailed really fast, up to 13 knots, in 18 knots of true wind speed to Conception Cay. We were hoping for a special place and we were not disappointed. Thanks to Crewmate Joe, also a fine chef, for providing the “heads up” on the isla”

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