N 73 51 W 074 24 Pressure 996 Air1 water 3.4 UTC 0530 13 Sept
Well after a horrid night of avoiding ice, this mornings watch was a delight. The mountains either side of Lancaster sound were so clear. Covered in new snow. Glaciers coming down to the waters edge. A few big icebergs ahead.
We are now on our way across Baffin Bay. We exited Lancaster Sound, the entrance for the North West Passage. Had we really done it? 3 long years of planning and dreaming. 3 long years of sweat, blood and tears.
We crossed the line, so many people to THANK. You all know what you did to make this such a success.
BUT, and there is always a but, we have to beat a storm to Greenland. The water temp has gone up to 3.4. so probably no ice in the water, but we have the radar on, to spot the big icebergs in these waters. It’s pitch black outside and the watches are lonely and cold. No stars, both the main, genoa and steel mast on to make swift progress. The last Grib file was 40 knots near Greenland, so still a great adventure. But I will sleep with a smile on my face tonight.
THANK YOU again
David
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What a journey you’ve made, truly hair-raising. The sense of achievement must be gratifying indeed. Thank you all for sharing this adventure, and congratulations on meeting your goal! Let’s hope that the world will now sit up and pay attention to the huge implications of an ice-free Arctic., thanks to your historic expedition.
Congratulations to you all for completing both the NE and NW Passages. Looking forward to Nothabout’s safe return to Bristol. Well done.. Dave Cushing
Although it won’t hinder you in the same way that a route blocked by ice might, the North Atlantic has been pretty interesting just recently. There have been some rather deep depressions running across from south of Greenland to the Norwegian Sea. Hope things settle by the time you reach that area.
Many congratulations on what you’ve achieved and happy sailing for the last few legs. I’ve followed the logs since you were rounding Novaya Zemlya and it’s been great to see the adventure unfold. Hoping to be by the waterfront in Bristol when you all get back.
Congratulations to you and all crew members. Its been great to be on board if only through your blog. I will be sure to rise a pint in your honor tonight. Jim