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KvK-nummer: 41042397

RSIN: 8042.42.458

Prepare for arrival in La Palma – by Capt. François

14 november 2015 - Fairtransport

DATE: 14nov15 GMT:1630  POS:30º06.1’N, 16º39’W COG: 215º SOG:6.5kts

GENERAL SYNOPSIS: ON BOARD THE TRES HOMBRES

WIND DIR:north-east

WIND SPD:4bfts

CURRENT DIR:south-west

CLOUDS:stratus 2/8

SEA STATE:moderate

SEA TEMP:22ºC

AIR TEMP:26ºC

AIR PRES:1022hPa

Prepare for arrival in La Palma

The good ship Tres Hombres is now running the waves of the Canarias archipelago waters
100 nautical miles to go
Trade winds are study

We spend the day cleaning the ship and the sailors

Tomorrow, around noon, will enter the harbor of Santa Cruz de La Palma
Where 10 barrels of delicious Rum are waiting to sail along with us
Tomorrow will have some blue and some yellow in the cargo

François

 

picture: ©Toby Dowling

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