Nordlys – first position report

28 September 2015 - Fairtransport

Ahoy,

Nordlys and crew are sailing well,
We are now just South of Brighton on our way to Brixham.
Everybody is very excited, finally sailing the ship we worked on so long.
Nordlys is sailing fast and we learn to ride her,
like taming a wild horse.

Lammert

Pos. 50. 46 N 000 08 W
Speed 9 knots
Course 290

Best greetings from the crew.

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