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Threshold's Log 2008: Sailing to Svalbard, Day 3

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Threshold's Log 2008: Sailing to Svalbard, Day 3
Yesterday we held our port tack out to the east of the rhumb line until about 17:30. The tack back was timely as the wind changed a few degrees north and lifted us some. Just at 11:00 today we crossed back over the rhumb line and had made 220 miles toward Svalbard. Sea water temp =3D 46.7F OAT =3D 45F cabin =3D 59F We are pretty well settled in to our routine now. There is always someone on watch in the pilothouse minding the autopilot which is steering by the wind and always alerting us of the wind shifts. The pilothouse, being the warmest and brightest place, is where we congregate if not sleeping. It is the reading room, dining room, navigation room, and the chat room. Our reading is alternating between a novel and the numerous cruising guides and guide books we have on Svalbard. No lights are required for reading all night. Nor are any navigation lights needed. Even with the heavy, low, grey clouds of yesterday it was as bright at midnight as it was at noon. Today is brighter with better visibility. And, not a boat or ship to be seen all day. Did you notice that we are now above 72N? Full Story »

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