The day actually started at 1:30 a.m. The wind died completely, so I had to hand steer through the night. Which is as exhausting as it sounds. By the time morning came, instead of starting the day like I usually do, I just needed to sleep. Tried to rest during the day, but it’s never easy sleeping when the sun is up and your body is confused. So not much actual sleep… but at least some rest. At some point I gave up on trying to sleep and made a cappuccino instead. That helped. We also realized we were stuck in a proper wind hole. Completely still, while everyone around us was sailing with good wind. We were talking to other boats and they were double reefed and flying… and we were just sitting there. A bit frustrating. Eventually we got out of it, and suddenly everything made sense again. Wind filled in, boat started moving, and we were back in it. The highlight of the day though… dolphins. First time in 20 days. They just showed up out of nowhere, and it completely changed the mood. One of those moments that reminds you why you’re out here. And on top of that, the wind finally shifted in our favor. We’re now doing around 5.5 knots in the right direction, which feels amazing after the last few days. Tried calling Daniel on the VHF as well. He could hear me perfectly, but I couldn’t hear him at all. So that’s a bit of a concern, especially since I’ve been having some issues with the AIS as well. Definitely something I need to figure out. But overall… a pretty normal day out here. Exhausting, a bit frustrating at times, but with a few really good moments in between. 🌊🐬 ⚓ Life on the Showgirl is my journey toward one of the toughest solo sailing races on the planet: the Golden Globe Race — sailed solo, non-stop, and without modern technology. Follow along as I learn, prepare, and chase a dream that feels bigger than me. ------------------------------------------ New videos EVERY 7th of the month ------------------------------------------ EXCLUSIVE CONTENT!!: https://www.patreon.com/classicmara ------------------------------------------ Follow Mara: https://www.instagram.com/classicmara_/ __________________________ Support me: PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/helgamarielk Vipps: 39088 - Classic Mara Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/griedy1 GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/173a9a5e6 __________________________ Affiliate links: Dakota Lithium Batteries: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=79634&awinaffid=2732466&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dakotalithium.com Orca Navigation System: https://getorca.com/?via=classicmara PitViper: https://www.pitviper.com/discount/CLASSICMARA?redirect=%2F&utm_campaign=money%2Bcounters&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=upfluence

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we finally made it to Colombia after a 7 day passage from Dominican Republic. Follow our page for sailing and travel adventures.

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Baptême officiel en Italie du nouveau Swan Shadow, premier bateau à moteur du chantier finlandais Nautor's Swan. Un open de 13 mètres pour 4,30 mètres de large au style moderne et racé... Video : ©Studio Borlenghi

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FOR SALE | 2022 Leopard 50 Take a closer look at “Scooby”, this Leopard 50 is a beautifully maintained vessel equipped with premium upgrades and ready for its next owner. Scooby boasts an expansive flybridge, complete with a lounge area, table, sunbed, and exterior speakers and shade awning. Floating stairs from the aft cockpit provide easy access, ensuring you can enjoy the stunning views from above. Unlike other sailboats, the flybridge allows passengers to move around freely with ample headroom, even while under sail, without any interference from the boom. Plus, the flybridge is perfectly positioned to maintain seamless communication with the helm station, a hallmark of Leopard Catamarans. For more details or to schedule a showing, contact us today: 📲 (954) 925-4150 | 📧 brokerage@leopardcatamarans.com

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