Extract from the logbook, 9 July 2008

Torquay harbour.

9.00 Breakfast

9.45 Skipper’s briefing:

The weather forecast, which was the reason we came into…

Viking Age thoughts on navigation

The Viking navigator had no access to the precision instruments and the amount of information that we are used to…

Extract from logbook, 7 July 2008

03.00, log 85, wind north-west 7 metres/sec.We have tightened the rudder tackle. We change course to avoid the…

Extract from logbook, 8 July 2008

03.00, log 234, wind west 10 metres/sec.Longship Lighthouse at Lands End abeam. We are moving into the English…

The Sea Stallion in rough weather

The Irish Sea. Sea Stallion is sailing with a ‘half wind’ (beam reach) on starboard tack (the wind is coming across…

The Sea Stallion has arrived in Torquay, southern England

After 56 hours at sea, the crew needs a good night's sleep. The ship aims to be in Portsmouth on Friday evening.

The Sea Stallion meets with Queen Victoria's warship, HMS Warrior, in Portsmouth. Photo: Werner Karrasch

Why the Sea Stallion is going to Portsmouth

Portsmouth is an outstanding maritime and historical centre. The ship will be displayed at Portsmouth Historic…