Chris Dickson

Eight day ocean passage from Baiona to Las Palmas. Encountered dolphins, tankers, a cruise ship and heavy weather including Storm Claudia (force 9). Skipper Peter French. First mate Michelle van der Berg. Crew Murray, Justin, Steve, Annette, Henning, Susannah, Chris, Derek, Sarah and Mike. The day prior to embarking on this ocean passage we sailed from Vigo to Baiona. Importantly, no orca sightings or encounters. Got my competent crew certificate on this voyage. Skipper signature in paper log book.

Heavy weather with Force 8 wind squalls. First time sailing with the Bluejay crew. Practised manoeuvres in preparation for subsequent ocean passage.