Date: 14.11.2021   We continue our journey to Madeira   Good Morning! As we continue our journey to Madeira, everyday surprises us with special moments. Yesterday we saw another tall ship for the first time since we departed Bremerhaven. We watched as the Eendracht transformed from a white shape on…...

Date: 13.11.2021 Good Morning, beautiful people! We have exited the Bay of Biscay yesterday and are now in route on the Atlantic (aka the pond as sailors call it.) We were able to put up 9 sails yesterday but still have Matilda on. The sea state has been low leading…...

Date: 12.11.2021   Good Morning from the Bay of Biscay! It’s another beautiful day on the water, and we have been enjoying the gradually warming weather. We have shed our foul weather gear and are looking forward to even warmer temperatures. The last couple of days have been extra special…...

Datum: 11.11.2021 Die Biskaya – Ein Bericht der Crew Die Biskaya – tosender Sturm und riesige Wellen. Die Alex 2 rollt sanft in der Atlantikdünung. Seit Tagen kein Wind. Der neue Motor (getauft auf den Namen „Matilda“) verrichtet zuverlässig seinen Dienst. An Bord hat sich der Alltag eingeschlichen. Das Kauderwelsch…...

Date: 11.11.2021   It has been a great day!   It has been a great day! We climbed up the mast yesterday to see sunset! Many of us already know our lines and sails in German and all trainees had an extended rest after not standing night watch last night.…...

Date: 10.11.2021   Dozens of dolphins   Dozens of dolphins have danced in our wake over the past day. It has been the highlight of our time as we motor along. Winds in the far west are causing a swell that has the boat rolling, everyone walking (or wobbling) on…...

Time: 0800 HRS UTC Date: 09.11.2021 Latitude: 49° 17’ N Longitude: 5° 2’ W Average Speed Last  24 HRS: 6.2 KNOTS Distance in Last  24 HRS: 164 NM Total Distance Travelled This Voyage: 898 Nautical Miles Total Distance to Destination: 1164 Nautical Miles Temperature: 13,11°C Sea State: 2 Wind: 3…...

Time: 0800 hrs UTC Date: 06-11-2021 Latitude: 52° 6′ N Longitude: 4° 16′ E Average Speed Last 24 Hours: 0 knots Distance in Last 24 Hours: 0 nautical miles Total Distance Travelled This Voyage: 487 Nautical Miles Total Distance to Destination: 1600 Nautical Miles Temperature: 11°C Sea State: 1 Wind:…...