The delivery of an Amel 54 across the Atlantic has been completed without incident. The boat has performed well, only minor issues. Weather was very cooperative. That makes be my first TransAtlantic trip.

We did pause at an open ocean weather buoy anchored in 13,000 feet of water to catch a tuna on a hand line for dinner. There were a lot of fish at the buoy, we could have filled a freezer if we wanted.

We arrived in Ponta Delgada, Azores after 16 days underway from Martinique. The town and island are beautiful, and well worth stopping for in their own right.

We spent two nights there to pick up fuel and fresh provisions, and were back back underway for about a week to our final destination of Vigo, Spain.

And the Finish

From Sao Miguel to Vigo, Spain was another 6 days. Winds were contrary, but light. We spent about 2.5 days motoring in the final approach to the coast.

Overall the trip was straightforward. We had no nasty weather, and no serious boat mechanical issues. We left Martinique on April 19, and arrived in Vigo on May 13, with a two day break in the Azores. That’s 22 days, a very fast trip.

Right now I am on my way back to Martinique, in what seems like a painfully long series of flights and layovers. 26 hours instead of 22 days!

And Next

While I have been off traveling for a month on other people’s boats Karen has been holding down the fort on Harmonie back in Le Marin. There have been a number of projects large and small she has been managing with the local shops. It looks like they will all be done either before I get back or within a few days of my return.

We are actually having crew join us in Martinique for our sail north. Kevan has sailed with us before, and we meant it when we said he’d always be welcome back. Our plan is to head to the Bahamas. Where we will explore some of our favorite spots, and then head further north.

A Super Maramu in waiting for me in New York to install a new C-drive that was damaged in a collision with floating debris. Hopefully we can get that done in a week, and then, again, be on our way for the rest of the summer.