How did the seamens of the Viking age dare to sail without GPS?

The Sea Satllion is fully equipped with modern navigation systems and the question of how the viking found their…

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

One crew member has an accumulation of pus between two toes. Small incision made with a scalpel to remove…

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

One crew member has developed a reddish rash around a tick bite. The tick was removed about 5 days ago. Radio…

Sea trials with the Sea Stallion

The Sea Stallion will carry out some sea trials in the area around Lagavullin, Islay. The crew will one again stay…

How did seamen in Viking times dare sail without GPS?

To sail an open boat on the high seas is not without risk. It is clear that the crew of the Sea Stallion is…

The Sea Stallion in Lagavullin

The Sea Stallion arrived in Lagavullin near Port Ellen, Islay c. 17.30 (British time) the 30rd of July.

Extracts from the Log Book, Monday, July 30th, 2007

09.02, log 699, NW 7, light clouds. After rowing out, we set sail immediately and then eat breakfast as we sweep…

Night shift on Jura

It is 2:20 am. A short while ago, Preben and Sidsel roused me, and I now have anchor duty with Søren for the next…

The Sea Stallion is heading for Port Ellen

c. 09.25 (British time), the Sea Stallion set sail from Lissagiven bound for Port Ellen on Islay. Expected arrival…

The Sea Stallion in Lussagiven

The Sea Stallion arrived in Lussagiven, Jura c. 00.18 (British time) the 30rd of July.