Wednesday, July 18th.
Still some people with stomach problems and the cold continues to rage among the crew. We have all been cold and…
The Sea Stallion in Kirkwall, Orkney Island
The Sea Stallion arrived in Kirkwall, Orkney Island at 02.28 am the 18th of July. The ship will stay in Orkney…
The Vikings – and the waters around Orkney Islands
The Sea Stallion is now approaching Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands. This means that the ship will soon be entering…
The Swelchie and Why the Sea is Salt
When sailing to Kirkwall and then beyond to the north-west of Scotland, I assume that the Sea Stallion will be…
A beautiful summer night - and we're off!
Three crewmembers are playing soccer on the quay. Jesper from the aftrum (section of the ship) approaches me,…
The Sea Stallion is under sail again!
At 11.25 am, the Sea Stallion hoists the sail again. The ship will sail the last 40 miles to Kirkwall on the Orkney…
Extracts from the Log Book, Monday, July 16th.
Weather forecast looks promising. It predicts a weak eastern wind, which will increase in strength during the…
Monday, July 16th.
Another crewmember fell on the slippery deck. Big accumulation of blood right below the knee. Compression bandage…
On tow across the North Sea: No easterly winds for the Sea Stallion
The Sea Stallion has taken a tow from Eigersund in Norway, and is now heading for Kirkwall on the Orkney Island.…