Day 7 was a test of our Atlantic crossing

The night started with everything reefed, ready for the front we thought would hit. But it didn’t. Instead, we were left with barely any wind, sails flopping around, moving slowly and awkwardly through the water. One of those frustrating nights where you’re prepared for something that just doesn’t show up. Then in the morning… it did. The front finally arrived and the wind picked up quickly to around 25–30 knots. The sea built up, the boat started moving a lot more, and suddenly everything felt a bit intense. It was hard to do much. We spent a lot of time just on the floor, because that was the most stable place to be. During the day it eased off a little, which gave us a chance to recover a bit, catch our breath, and reset. But by the evening, it started building again. So we’re heading into another night that probably won’t involve much sleep. But… it’s all part of it. 🌊 ⚓ 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