anna and alex sailing
Anna and Alex Mayor This is my diary of our Atlantic crossing with the ARC in 2015. Our boat is Pantalaimon II (Panties for short ) a Rustler 42 and Alex and I left England in May 2015 and spent 5 months sailing down to the Canaries via France, Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar. Pantalaimon II before departure from England - May 2015 We had plenty of time in the Gran Canaria to prepare for the crossing but this blog begins on the ARC Start Day. Our fresh fruit and veg delivery ready to stow Day 1 Sunday 22nd November 2015 RACE DAY! List of last minute jobs Lots of music, brass bands photos and farewells to many of the fascinating crews we have met in the build up to the Rally. We loved attending the seminars and social events organised by the ARC committee where we have made friends for life. Last minute photo of us just before departure Time to go! Slipped 11.30 Loads of people waving and cheering, all very exciting. Colourful flags waving in the sunshine. Make our way to the o...