Cocos, Mauritius and Reunion
By Andy Hilton | October 31, 2016
Cocos Islands in the Indian Ocean was our next stop after Christmas Island where we enjoyed silky soft sand and some brilliant snorkelling. Reef Sharks round the boat everyday, turtles and a truly amazing swim with dolphins within the lagoon…. read more
Darwin and into the Indian Ocean
By Andy Hilton | October 31, 2016
Our last landfall in Australia was Darwin before we headed off to Lombok in Indonesia. A mixture of light winds and large swell proved to be an uncomfortable crossing of the 945 miles but we managed to achieve the passage… read more
Arrived in Australia
By Andy Hilton | August 17, 2016
Arrived in Australia all in one piece from far across the Pacific Ocean and it was rather a shock to be in a normal ‘western style’ world again after such a long time. Clean showers, no cockroaches and an overwhelming… read more
Across the Pacific to Australia
By Andy Hilton | August 17, 2016
Paradise explored from Tahiti, Bora Bora, Tahaa, Suwarrow, Niue, Tonga and Vanuatu. Swam with reef sharks, manta rays, turtles and hundreds of coral atoll fish. Ate lots of coconut, fish and some unrecognisable foods, but survived and thoroughly enjoyed the… read more
French Polynesia
By Andy Hilton | April 27, 2016
After leaving the Galapagos we arrived in the Marquesas, it took us 21 days to reach land across the miles and miles of Pacific Ocean. The Marquesas scenery is dramatic and lush (with heavy rain nearly everyday) the waters teeming… read more
The Galapagos
By Andy Hilton | February 26, 2016
Arrived at dawn into the Galapagos, greeted by humpback whales, turtles and eagle rays. Sea lions abundant on shore, finches, flycatchers, blue footed booby birds, sharks and puffer fish surrounding the boat. Wildlife spectacular and beautiful clean beaches and pristine… read more
San Blas and Panama
By Andy Hilton | January 28, 2016
We left Santa Marta Colombia a day late due to high winds and large swell so arrival in San Blas was delayed. The islands of San Blas are beautiful and some are inhabited by the local Kuna Indians who live… read more
Santa Marta Colombia
By Andy Hilton | January 19, 2016
Left Rodney Bay in St Lucia on Saturday 16th January with 32 yachts in the fleet. Exciting start with everyone together then winds dropped and we all endured a rather slow but enjoyable sail to Colombia. Just off the Venezuela… read more
In the Caribbean
By Andy Hilton | January 5, 2016
17 days after leaving Las Palmas we arrived in St Lucia and were welcomed by the Arc Team with a bowl of fruit and rum punches. After a good meal ashore we collapsed into our bunks for a good nights… read more
Las Palmas
By Andy Hilton | October 17, 2015
Andy, Gina, Tom, Josh and Katherine sailed from Quinta do Lorde in Madeira to Las Palmas where all preparations will take place for the Atlantic crossing. Most important will be the food stocks for the 2-3 week trip. Everyone… read more
