This is definitely the Calm Before the Storm! We made our way to Marsh Harbour early this morning to hopefully find a good anchorage in anticipation of the weekend's big blow. Forecasted to be in upwards of 60kn, it's at least 20kn more than we've experienced. That's a LOT OF WIND! Suffice it to say, Marsh Harbour wasn't vacant. We were able to find, what we hope to be, a nice hole between some sailboats. To our aft are the folks from Sailing Zephyr...very cool. Anyways, we're confident in our ground tackle but you always have to worry about other boats dragging. Our anchor is a Spade 160 and is oversized for our boat...that said, if there's an abrupt wind shift of 180º, all anchors will have to reset themselves. This is definitely the Calm Before the Storm

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Beau spectacle de dauphins à bord du Voilier Biloup ⛵️

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As we expected during our Winter stay in Turkey, there would be storms. We are currently sailing our way South to see as much of the coast as possible. Stopping at a place called Kakova Road we have found a bay to anchor tight for the next 3 days due to a nasty frontal system making its way around the area. Rain, Thunder storms and winds to 35knts (65km/h) . Life on board can be quite uncomfortable in these conditions with rolling swells rocking the yacht side to side causing endless bangs and crashes of lines and equipment being thrown about not to mention the howling sounds the rigging makes in even moderate winds. WE make do with games, music and family time until the weather clears for sailing again.Be sure to check back here for location and track updates https://freedomfamily.nz/locations/where-are-we-now/ --------------------------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Member Supporter and hit the JOIN button.. or just LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Thanks! We are the Whittakers. We are a Kiwi family who sold up and hopped off the hamster wheel to reconnect as a family, live a true and real life & explore the world by Sail Boat................................................................................... Check out our website for updates and our current location ***** www.freedomfamily.nz ***** DJI DRONES & GEAR used in making these videos - DJI Mavic Mini - https://click.dji.com/AAzRXS3kx-W35VhN3nns_A?pm=link - DJI Mavic Pro 2 - https://click.dji.com/ABv0nhWT98n5by998jdmiw?pm=link - DJI Osmo Pocket - https://click.dji.com/AAWr7RvAMUgI13y7c8be2A?pm=link Video Intro & Outro theme music "On My Way" and "Aotearoa" kindly supplied by Singer Songwriter BEN THROP, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand www.benthrop.live PLEASE consider showing us some support to help keep this adventure going ***** https://www.patreon.com/freedomfamily ***** Instagram ***** https://www.instagram.com/freedomfamilynz/ ***** Please hit the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE bottons.. ALSO the NOTIFICATION BELL so we can keep you updated ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow our boat on NOFOREIGNLAND: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5678457331646464

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A winning debut for Team Jolt - @YachtClubMonaco 💪🏆 A roaring return that featured Olympians, America’s Cup and Round the World veterans #admiralscup ⛵️ @RORCRacing

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