Jonathan is one of the founders of Nexus Yachts, a former world championship surfer, and serious offshore sailor. He oversees all the work of building Balance Catamarans at the St. Francis factory....
Vingilótë’s first trip is complete. 354 nm in 42 hours. We slowed down the last four hours or so to get to the Hout Bay Marina in daylight, so we figure we could have made it in 39 hours.
Happy Thanksgiving y’all!
We can see the entrance to Hout Bay and can just see the lights of our destination. We managed to outrun the low pressure front.
Happy Thanksgiving y'all!
Our second night at sea. We heard seals call out to each other and the low pressure front coming in made for dramatic pictures.