After several weeks of stormy weather reminding us that we are firmly in the middle of winter the winds have disappeared and the cold has moved in. We had lost all hope of a winter crossing, but with calmer weather it no longer seems so impossible. The snow has settled and with temperatures around -6 C we almost feel like were in Norway already!
We took a stroll to the shop to buy some diesel for our heater aboard, which has kept us cosy as we look out on the frozen sea...
The frozen water in the marina only broken where Daniel pushed through with our dinghy, using the oar as an icebreaker!
Sheets of ice were left as the tide receded
Cold but calm, the marina mirroring the clouds above
As the clouds passed and snow fell, we were left with a beautiful sunny day, if only the temperature was 30C higher it would be summer! However the low temperature with no wind chill means we haven't needed to don our winter clothing...as yet!
If weather stays favourable over the next few days we might look at careening Quickstep. Months in the water has meant she has a considerable amount of growth and that will not only slow her down but reduce economy, something we would prefer to avoid!
Thanks A H. those photographs are great. I hope you have thermal gloves on to keep your fingers warm.
ReplyDeleteThermal gloves and a good heater! A wee bit chilly!
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