Reconstructing the sails of Viking ships
When reconstructing the ships of the Vikings it is necessary to combine various methods and approaches. This is due…
16 new crew bring fresh power
And an affectionate farewell to 16 hands who have worked hard for the project over the 635 nautical miles from…
“Making sail”
Today we inspected both blocks in the halyard tackle to see if the wheels and axles are worn.
The halyard is the…
Waiting in Lowestoft
We are waiting in Lowestoft – for the wind and new crew.
The wait went quickly yesterday. All hands were set to…
Extract from logbook, 19 July 2008
Lowestoft harbour
9.00 Breakfast
9.45 Skipper’s briefing:
We are staying in Lowestoft over the weekend. In the…
Extract from logbook 18 July 2008
Lowestoft harbour
9.00 Breakfast9.45 Skipper’s briefing:
We will remain in Lowestoft today and tomorrow. 16 crew…
Extract from logbook 17 July 2008
Ramsgate - Lowestoft10.35, log 559, wind west, 4 metres/sec.We set out from the quay at Ramsgate to leave the…