Believe it or not, we’re approaching the finish line in Saint Lucia. Nearly 20 days after our departure from Las Palmas and thousands miles with 50 shades of blue around.
I am pretty slow in evaluating people and circumstances, nevertheless I proposed to collect our personal impressions of the big adventure that we shared.
Let’s start with Captain FABRI:
“To me it is not finished until it’s finished, I would wait for the landfall before I take any conclusive impression about this Atlantic crossing. I like to listen to my emotions in the very moment I step down of my boat after a long passage. Yet I reckon something has changed last night as we passed the 2500nm, I feel kind of relieved of tensions acquired during sleepless nights, rough trades, routine and maintenance. Emotions flowed continuously in this boat that seems running like a train on the water.”
IVA met Tilda exactly one year ago, when she was docked in Portugal. And now she’s celebrating this anniversary, as well as her birthday during the ARC.
“I thought the crossing would be mainly a tough challenge for my body and mind. However I have once again found that at sea I am happy and at peace. So even though we have yet to make landfall, I can’t wait to untie the lines again.”
Rui is a pure engineer, always calm and sharp, and here is his heartfelt analysis:
“An inimmaginable challenge: phisically, psychologically and especially emotionally. And also an amazing opportunity to get to know yourself better. A great adventure altogether, thanks to the immense Atlantic, the always present dolphin escort, the star-sprinkled night sky and the forever friendly/lovable/caring/funny Tildamigos crew“.
Stay tuned for 4 more impressions in the daily log…
Los Tildamigos
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