Adventure TEAM

On Board. How It Is Here. We keep sailing and sailing. It’s been days now since we left the marina in Gibraltar. Around us, just water. Occasionally, a ship passes by — big, small, sometimes huge. Each one headed to various destinations across the world. Thanks to the AIS device, we can see their position, length, course, and speed. But still, each one seems like a ghost ship, with a crew that lives and works on board. And speaking of life on the water — here’s a bit about ours. The Nord Star boat is 12 meters long and 4 meters wide. It has two bathrooms, though we’ve designated one as storage for trash, extra fuel, and fenders. So, we have just one left. With a shower that we can’t use due to water conservation. Luckily, we have baby wipes, which are very helpful for daily hygiene. There’s also a kitchen, where Jacek and Robert take turns as chefs. Every day, they prepare meals, and each day brings something new and inventive — we have to ration our food, too. Yesterday, for instance,...

On the road. It's 2 Nov 2024, 4:00 AM. We’re about 100 nautical miles away from our next stop, Gibraltar. I’m not giving an estimated time of arrival because here on the Alboran Sea, as on any other body of water, time and plans are dictated by the weather. Our boat, S/Y NordStar, is sailing steadily from Torrevieja, and so far, everything’s going smoothly. At the moment of writing, we’ve already covered 310 NM and have been sailing for around 60 hours, mostly under sail. For over 95% of the time, our new “crew member” – the Autopilot – has kept us on course. The weather has been kind, with moderate winds occasionally reaching 20 knots, making the journey truly enjoyable. Nighttime temperatures are around 12–14°C, and during the day, we’re blessed with a pleasant 20°C+. The crew, despite our different personalities, is gelling perfectly – we’ve already formed a strong team. Adventure Team. We arrived in Torrevieja around 7:00 AM on 31 Oct 2024. The Torrevieja Marina is a large, cle...