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The last four weeks have for me been an unique experience; the five members of the Atlantic Team have been worked hard but have gelled well – for which many thanks to them all

David Wynne-Davies WD Valedictory Blog – 17 Oct After 10,700nm Northabout is approaching Bristol. The last four weeks have for me been an unique experience: majestic scenery; whales, seals and dolphins; the northern lights; a challenging ten day transit across…

45 minutes – The time to takes for the average crew member to dress and equip for watch and get to the cockpit. 35 seconds -The time it takes for the same crew to get to his bunk, get his kit off and get in bed with eyes closed…..

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Position 51,12.6N 007,04.1W, Cse 091 T, Speed 7.6Kt, Air 14.1c, Water 14.7c Westerly Gale 25kt, seas: moderate. 17.00 UTC 17th October We departed DINGLE yesterday (Sunday), 24 hours ago (in good order, after picking up Steve, cleaning and re stowing…

Tom Crean was also one of the crew that went with Shackleton to South George to raise the alarm about those stranded on Elephant Island. The pub was full of memorabilia and photographs from that period.

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David Wynne Davies, crew Atlantic crossing; 4th leg 16 October We have started our final stretch down to Bristol, and what a fantastic time we have enjoyed in Ireland. The hospitality of everyone we met and the dramatic coastline have made…

We were visited by Aidan and his charming daughter, Kate, who had been following the voyage on Twitter.

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Rob Hudson, crew, Atlantic crossing, 16 October 2016 from Dingle, Ireland Nearly ready for the last last leg! A great arrival in Dingle yesterday afternoon after a beautiful sail in between Dunmore Head and Great Blasket island. While getting ready…

14-15 October Westport to Dingle

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13-14 October depart Westport, sail south to arrive in Dingle We said goodbye to Andrew. Tom had done our laundry and brought it back to us! And set sail for Dingle. We were greeted by Steve (Ben's Dad), replacing Andrew, so...

Our last 3 days in Ireland have been a bit of a whirlwind sorry for delayed blog!

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Ben Edwards, crew whole expedition Saturday afternoon 15 October So we’re in Ireland! We arrived in the charmingly named Blacksod harbour. There to meet us were some of the men who built and sailed Northabout round the north pole the first…

After crossing the North Atlantic we needed a break…! And fix some issues on the boat.

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Position 53,36.6N, 010,21.6W, Sea Temp 14.c Air Temp 11c, Baro 998 14 October UTC 21.00 CSE 185T, SOG 6.6KT Destination DINGLE, Ireland. We have departed the very hospitable and friendly crew in Westport, NORTHABOUT’S home port, and what a great two…

What a wonderful experience Black Sod and Westport were!

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Rob Hudson, crew, Atlantic crossing; 4th leg 14 October from Westport, Ireland “What a wonderful experience Black Sod and Westport were! Thanks to Jarlath, Michael, Tom, Andrew and everyone else who made us so welcome and entertained us so lavishly. Unforgettable, and…

We arrived at Blacksod in darkness on Thursday evening to an unforgettable welcome from Jarlath, Mike, Tom and Mr Sweeney (the lighthouse keeper) Thankyou for your incredible help. Never to be forgotten.

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David Wynne-Davies, crew, Atlantic crossing. 14th October We arrived at Blacksod in darkness on Thursday evening to an unforgettable welcome from Jarlath, Mike, Tom and Mr Sweeney (the lighthouse keeper). Frances Gard was there too having hitched a lift after…

Its definitely LAND!

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SHIPSLOG 12-13 October 2016 – Destination Westport, Ireland Position 53,49.4N 009 47.9W Barometer 1011, Sea Temp 14.5 Degrees, Air 14.5, Course 087 T Well we have arrived at our interim landfall after 10 days of challenges and frustrations crossing the…