Extracts from the Log Book, Saturday, July 28th, 2007

After a day off, in Inverie on the Peninsula Knoydart, we are know heading for a place to cast anchor in Loch…

Extracts from the Log Book, Thursday, July 26th, 2007.

12.50. We row to Kyle Lochalsh on the other side of the sound to shop before the currents turn. Then we can head…

The cook's diary, Friday, July 27th, 2007

The expedition is now halfways. We have said goodbye to the crewmembers who "only" signed up for 3½ week and…

July 27th, 2007

Before departure, the boatswain signing off went over the Sea Stallion with the boatswain signing on. The…

Dramatic night on the Sea Stallion

"Oars out... row. AND FAST!"

I can hear the seriousness in the voice.

It is black night. The rain is pouring…

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On keeping warm at sea – how the Faroese do it

The evacuation of three severely chilled crew-members from the Sea Stallion on the voyage from Roskilde to Southern…

Why are Orkney and Shetland not Scandinavian today?

Orkney was already ruled by the Scandinavian kings at the beginning of the Viking Age but why are the islands no…

The Sea Stallion in Inverie!

The Sea Stallion arrived in Inverie, Loch Nevis c. 02.30 (British time) the 27st of July. The crew will rest before…

The Sea Stallion on its way to Inverie!

The Sea Stallion will leave Isle of Skye the 26th of July late in the afternoon. The ship is bound for Inverie in…

Tourist on the Isle of Skye

Today I've been a tourist. And that in the best way possible; with a local as guide.

Jeff Kirk, a local yachting…