Our third crew member for the Northeast Passage is Stanislav, whom we call Stas, here with his girlfriend Irena.
We are are still trying to get the last piece of the puzzle in place: certification of Search & Rescue Insurance. There is so much unexpected back-and-forth. The delays are incredibly frustrating! We’re checking out more alternatives, doing everything we can to speed up the process – but at the moment it looks like we’ll be unable to leave today.
Update 14.15: Finally! We’ve got our proof of insurance. Planning to leave Murmansk at 16.30.
Update 18.40: We’ve moved to a different harbour. Now awaiting border & customs personnel, and their clearance before departure. It really does look like Thorleif, Stas and I are actually leaving today!
Irina (a different Irina!) at the Murmansk Shipping Company has been of great help to us.
Captain Thorleifsson meeting with Reso Insurance Company.
Finally! The “missing piece” is now in place: our confirmation of valid Search & Rescue Insurance. The insurer approved highly of our boat…
…and of course a couple of days ago the doctor certified that the three of us are in excellent condition!
Good luck on this amazing adventure.
Looks like favourable sailing vinds The next five days, but to much northerly wind in The basin is probably not Favourable from an ice perspective. I am crossing my fingers. Are you heading North of Noveja Semja?
Wollert
Hey Guys patience has paid off, glad to see you are now able to continue on your amazing voyage. Good luck and enjoy the adventure. I’m envious, but look forward to following the trip!! Take care too….
Howard (Ruth Storm’s partner)
Very well! I’m following your trip-adventure day by day; thank you for your punctual and complete updating. Fair winds and good luck from Italy. by Gigi
Good luck!
I think somebody has asked this before, but is there any way we can follow Børge and Thorleif’s position on a map?
Neven, daily positions will be provided – with a link to Google Maps.
Wonderful, Olav!