From: Isla Margarita
To: Monaco - Boat type: Hunter 46'
27 April 06 – Leaving Isla Margarita to St. Lucia, Easterly wind 15-20Kn.
30 April 06 – Arriving to Rodney bay marina in St. Lucia for refueling and provisioning.
01 May 06 – Leaving the beautiful marina of Rodney bay to start the ocean crossing. Easterly 20Kn wind.
06 May 06 – Encountering strong head wind forcing the boat to sail due North instead of 065°.
10 May 06 – The head wind finally subside and we are able to alter course directly towards the Azores.
12 May 06 – Strong North East storm raging for 24 hours, the boat is handling well.
19 May 06 – Arriving to Horta harbor in the Azores.
20 May 06 – Refueling and provisioning for the next leg to Gibraltar.
21 May 06 – Casting off at 07:00, destination Gibraltar.
25 - 26 May 06 .– Another strong Atlantic storm hit us. The boat and crew are holding well
27 May 06 – Reached cap St. Vincent of Portugal, continue towards Gibraltar.
29 May 06 – Entering the straits of Gibraltar at 05:30AM with favorable Westerly wind and Easterly current.
29 May 06 – Entering Marina in Gibraltar for refueling.
29 May 06 – Cast off from Gibraltar after refueling. Strong Westerly wind. Noticing strong vibrations from the propeller, heading for Sotogrande marina (Spain) for repair. Discovering a fender on the propeller which was removed without damage.
30 May 06 – leaving Sotogrande marina heading to Monaco. Strong Westerly wind.
01 June 06 – Gale force North Easterly winds force us to seek shelter in Cartagena.
02 June 06 – Cast off Cartagena.
June 06 – Crossing Gulf de Lion at gale force wind and sea beaufort 7.
06 June 06 – Arriving to our destination in Monaco.
